With the installment of Byzantine Emperor Kantakouzenos, The Byzantine Civil War begins. Lasting until 1347, his ascension was questioned by so-call “Pretender”, John V. Losing thousands of men and territory, Kantakouzenos will be allowed to retire to a Monastery (and live out the remainder of his life).
Similar in use to a Charge that is “Debruised”, a Surmounted Charge is the practice of placing 1 image over another (such as a circlet or wreath). When done, it is proper to identify the 2nd image as being “surmounted” over the 1st.