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The mitre as a vestment, of course long antedates the existence of heraldry, and in fact exists in three forms, termed respectively pretiosa, auriferata and simplex.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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The auriferata (which is made of cloth of gold or of thin gold plates, and is not jewelled) is the one always used in English heraldry for an Anglican bishop or archbishop.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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