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Name History & Coat of Arms
Heraldry arose in the 12th century around the time of the Crusades. In battle, a knight dressed in armour from head to foot would be barely recognisable by friends or enemy so a new method of identification became necessary. This resulted in special marking being painted on the knightâs shield and on the coat he wore over his armour, hence the term Coat of Arms. The shield was generally made of a wooden frame across which a leather hide was stretched. The rim and centre were studded and metal bands were painted or decorated with each knight using his specific metal or colour. A son would inherit to his castle or manor and hung his shield and helmet on the wall.
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