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Record 1 1998-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry
DEF

A twisted band of two strips of gold or silver lace and silk used for joining the crest to the helmet.

OBS

Although they are not considered recommended usage, "roll" and "torse" are sometimes used as synonyms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique
DEF

Bourrelet d'étoffe tortillé figurant le cimier sur un heaume.

CONT

Le bourrelet, torsade d'étoffe au moyen de laquelle on pouvait dissimuler la fixation du cimier sur le heaume, figure également dans cet armorial.

Spanish

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