Plumetty (Fur, 4)
Master layer
Layer 3
Neutral fur, related to vair. Two contrasting tinctures. Blazoned “plumetty
tincture
and
tincture
.”
See also the plumetty field treatment, which is blazoned “
tincture
plumetty
tincture
.”
Term is French, suggesting feathers. Very rare in period armory.
Source: Armorial et Traité d'Héraldique. Artist unknown. (Folio 176v.)
Master layer