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Why did knights use a coat of arms?

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How did knights develop a coat of arms?

Usually they used the coat of arms of their familly.


What is heraldy and why did knights use it?

Heraldy is pretty much a coat of arms, and knights used it to identify different kingdoms


Why were coat of arm used by knights?

knights used coats of arms to alow themselves to be reconized in battle.


Are knights outfits called coat of arms?

No, a coat of arms is a unique heraldic design displayed on a shield or banner. Knights typically wear armor or suits of armor, which are protective clothing made of metal plates or pieces. The coat of arms is a symbol of identity and lineage, while the armor is for protection in battle.


What did the simbal mean on the knights sheeld?

The symbol on the knight's shield was his family's coat of arms.


How did knights recognizeeach other in full armor?

Using a coat of arms on their shield or lance, a sort of emblem.


Was my family in the Knights Templar if the Red Maltese Cross is on my family crest?

Sorry, but there is no such thing as a Family Coat of Arms.


Why does Dumbarton have an elephant in its coat of arms?

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Can you use coat of arms of your first name?

No.


What country was the coat of arms first used in?

There were many types of 'coat of arms' for a long long time, but the custom was fully developed by the middle ages. It is argued that the different designs on ancient pottery was the official first documented coat of arms. found here: http://www.historicalnames.com/origins.htm


Where can you find pictures of coat of arms?

you can find it at www.houseofnames.com but remember no spaces. Use a search engine like www.Google.com or www.dogpile.com and type in "coat of arms" (use the quotation marks)!


What is the plural of coat of arms?

The plural of "coat of arms" is "coats of arms".