what you say is true for england and sometimes france, for certain, and likely about germany too. germans are different, though: iirc they allow two metals to t

what you say is true for england and sometimes france, for certain, and likely about germany too. germans are different, though: iirc they allow two metals to touch, too, and other stuff. it’s also possible that OP has a badge of a city or council or guild or whatever too.