Crests May Not Be Invented or Altered
Crests May Not Be Invented or Altered
Category: Crests Page status: Working
Purpose
To affirm that crest authority depends on faithful transmission rather than creative modification.
General Principle
Crests may not be invented or altered.
Explanation
Crests arise from recognized history, inheritance, and witness. Changing or creating them without lawful basis breaks continuity. Integrity protects legitimacy.
Authority
Stability is upheld through:
Implications
Future generations receive reliable knowledge. Trust remains strong. Responsibility stays visible.
Limits
Clarification may occur through proper process. Convenience or preference cannot justify alteration.