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Heraldry In Medieval Times
Heraldry In Medieval Times
Heraldry played a very dramatic role in medieval history. Heraldic
arms signified and defined your families stature in the community and
country. It was a symbol of family pride that could not be argued and gave
the bearer a link to his ancestral family. It was also necessary in the
often violent and war filled medieval era. Coats of arms were used as
identification in war and travel. This made it easier to distinguish
between friend or foe. The arms also serve as a subtle but constant
reminder to descendants who
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