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Heraldry is a special system of identification that developed during the Middle Ages in order to help distinguish fully armored knights on the battle and tournament field. Its remote origins fairly obviously lie partly in the military and national symbols and insignia that were used in ancient Egypt and Rome and even in England, and partly in the individual designs of personal seals that have been found as far back as ancient Mesopotamian society. However, the immediate origins of medieval heraldry probably lie in knights painting personal designs on their shields and on their clothing to help their allies recognize them. These distinguishing devices were meant to be seen at a distance, so large designs and bright contrasting colors were used. Gradually, as not only warriors but ... clergy and noble women (and even towns and organizations) adopted heraldic devices, a system of fixed rules and convention for design developed in order to regulate them. By the middle of the Thirteenth Century heraldry with its rules was firmly in place along with a method of describing heraldic designs in words, called "blazoning."
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The South Australian Genealogy & Heraldry Society Inc was formed in 1973 to promote and encourage the pursuit of family history and allied subjects in South Australia. The objects of the Society are:
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The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (RHSC) distributes two periodicals, Heraldry in Canada and Gonfannon. The former is a quarterly journal and features insightful articles on heraldry, which may ... be of interest to genealogists and everyone else. Readers are gradually introduced to the personalities in heraldry in Canada, and the Chief Herald of Canada, and the other heralds, are frequent contributors. Book reviews and examples of coats of arms appear throughout, and the style is more academic.
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Greaves, Kevin, A Canadian Heraldic Primer, Ottawa, Heraldry Society of Canada, 2000, 56 p. Very accessible yet thorough. Ideas about heraldic design are included, and there is substantial Canadian content. Available from the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada.
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The Heraldry Society of Scotland was founded in 1977 and exists to promote knowledge and use of heraldry in Scotland. In keeping with the spirit of Sir Iain Moncreiffe and Don Pottinger it treats the subject seriously but in a light hearted spirit. The Society publishes a journal, The Double Tressure and a newsletter, Tak Tent. The Society has regular lectures in Edinburgh and outings across Scotland. Details are available from their web site:
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The Heraldry Society exists to increase and extend interest in and knowledge of heraldry, armory, chivalry, genealogy and allied subjects. The Society is non-profit making, and is registered as an educational charity. Membership is open to all. Check out the members arms….pretty.
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