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Heraldry: Knights
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Heraldry (symbols identifiable with individuals or families) originated as a way to identify knights in battle or in tournaments. With the advent of the "great" or "barrel" helm (ca. early 13th century) an individual's face became concealed. It therefore became necessary to create a method to distinguish ally from enemy.
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Shields, Knights and Heraldry - Free software for children to print out shields and the elements of heraldry to create your own coat of arms. Learn the terminology and history of coats of arms.
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Heraldry began in the twelfth century as a way of identifying knights in tournaments or on the battlefield but went on to serve civilian purposes. The church developed its own particular heraldry - personal and official arms of clergy, corporate arms of religious orders and coat of arms based on religious symbolism, attributed to God and his saints.
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