Streamers and arms by John Gaylor

[Piipriker]

the first hat is the medieval form of a mortarboard, like it was used for example in Germany. See picture of Martin Luther

(source: wikimedia)



the second is a prelate hat (galero) used in catholic clerical heraldry

the colour and number of tassels (fiocchi) depends on the rank of the cleric.

for a priest both are black. Two tassels, one on each side (2 x 1, 1 row). For the pope and cardinals both are purple (2 x 15, 5 rows)

on this site (in french) are some nice renditions for all ranks.

http://www.heraldique-europeenne.org...Catholique.htm

Hejdå Jörg