Cross

Central ordinary. The width of each arm is typically a third of the width of the device or a bit narrower. This is a thick cross. Should be centered on the fess line.

Central ordinary. The width of each arm is typically a third of the width of the device or a bit narrower. This is a thin cross. Should be centered on the fess line.

Central ordinary.

Central ordinary.

Central ordinary.

Central ordinary.

Central ordinary.

Central ordinary.

Central ordinary.

A couped cross, or a bar and a pale conjoined that do not reach the edges of the field. Use of a cross gules on an argent field is restricted for conflict with the Red Cross.

A couped cross, or a bar and a pale conjoined that do not reach the edges of the field.

Use of a cross gules on an argent field is restricted for conflict with the Red Cross.

Central ordinary. A cross formed of two bars and two pales, conjoined.

Central ordinary.

Source: Armorial de Gelre. Artist: Claes Heinenzoon. (Page 221.) Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Central ordinary. A cross couped parallel to the border of the device.

Central ordinary. A cross with a circular protrusion in the center.

Considered a step from period practice (SFPP).

Central ordinary. A cross which has been split into interlaced strips.

Central ordinary. A cross with a square protrusion in the center.

Considered a step from period practice (SFPP).

Central ordinary. A cross with its center removed.

In period this was blazoned “party of nine” and considered a field division, but in SCA usage this is viewed as an ordinary with a hole in its center, and thus considered a charge.

Central ordinary.

Source: Insignia Anglica. Artist unknown. (Pages 42, 62.)

Central ordinary. A cross formed of three bars and three pales, conjoined.

Central ordinary. A cross which has been split into interlaced strips.

Couped ordinary.