[ANSTHRLD] Device

[Mike C. Baker]

> > Azure, a wolf rampant argent within a bordure embattled
> Tincture missing here ...
> > semy of roundels azure.
> ... as stated, the bordure is as azure as the field and the 
> roundels, making them all invisible.

So, better re-blazoned as

Azure, a wolf rampant argent within a bordure embattled or semy [of]
roundels azure.

> I noticed in _Anglo-Norman Armory II_ that, if there were two 
> colors in the same arms, as often as not one of them was 
> gules.  For something that technically doesn't have 
> sufficient contrast against a color, it sure does show up well.

Daniel, is it time to trot out a test case again / prepare a suggested
modification to the RfS?  Regional style addition, at least, if we're
dealing with as many instances as you seem to be indicating...

Adieu, Amra / ttfn - Mike / Pax ... Kihe

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