depends on the country
Technically no, not quite, though they are related concepts. Probably the simplest way of putting it is that a coat of arms is the thing itself, while the blazon is a description of a coat of arms.
A seal and coat of arms are not the same thing. A coat of arms is a unique heraldic symbol on a shield, tabard or surcoat. Unlike a seal, a coat of arms has a form description which is known as a blazon.
The Coat of Arms of Spain has been changed several times since first adopted by the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinant and Isabella. However, no version of the Coat of Arms of Spain is the same as the Gonzalez family coat of arms.
Iraq's coat of arms serves the same function as the coat of arms of any other country. It serves as a symbol of the sovereign nation on certain documents and buildings.
Arms were registered so that no two people would have the same arms.
One does not solicit Coat Of Arms from anybody specially non-related or even from a namesake. Asking for one or buying from one is like stealing one's identity. Coat of arms are assigne Coat of Arms dies the symbol does not exist anymore. If a family member wishes to use the same Coat of Arms they would have to apply from the same office. Be careful of people selling other people's identity and you should deveope your own.
Yes but it has changed a little!
There are many Commonwealths in the world, and quite a few Federations. Since a coat of arms is a symbolic representation of an organization, agency, government or other group, each will have a different coat of arms - to distinguish one from all the others.
Japan does not have a coat of arms, but does have an Official Seal that serves the same function. It is a simple drawing of a yellow or orange chrysanthemum with black or red outlines and background.
Victoria's flag is just the same as the normal flag that represents the whole of Australia but there is a crown on top of the five star's we have there. And the coat of arms has a Lion and a Unicorn.
They are similar. In most cases however, coat trees are freestanding and coat racks hang on the wall.
No. Wool comes from the sheep's coat; sheepskin is the skin that grows the coat.