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Coats of arms are held by some (not all) people, and by nations and some other substantial institutions. Castles by themselves do not have coats of arms, especially such substantially ruined castles as Nottingham Castle, of which only a gatehouse and the ruins of some walls and foundations survive.
The plural of "coat of arms" is "coats of arms".
Coats of arms do not themselves have surnames.
Coats of Arms belong to individuals, not to families.
It is called quartering.
quartering
The meaning of a coat of arms varies from one to another. Each part of a coat of arms has symbolic value, from color, to the shape, to the items portrayed upon it.
Coats of arms are held by some (not all) people, and by nations and some other substantial institutions. Castles by themselves do not have coats of arms, especially such substantially ruined castles as Nottingham Castle, of which only a gatehouse and the ruins of some walls and foundations survive.
Colors and animals were, and are, used in coats of arms because they are used a symbols.
The plural of "coat of arms" is "coats of arms".
The coats of arms of Iceland date back to the 15th century, with the first known arms being used in 1541, featuring a blue shield with a silver cross, symbolizing Christianity. The current coat of arms, adopted in 1903, depicts a shield featuring a stylized image of a dragon, representing the country's volcanic landscape, supported by four national symbols: a giant, an eagle, a bull, and a griffin. These figures represent Iceland's history, nature, and folklore, reflecting the island's cultural heritage. The coat of arms serves as a national emblem, representing Icelandic identity and pride.
Coats of arms were used to identify individuals of high status on the battle field when they were otherwise unrecognizable in their armor.
Coats of arms do not themselves have surnames.
The McCoy coats of arms originate from the Gaelic surname "Mac Aoidh," meaning "son of Aodh," which translates to "fire." The arms are associated with various branches of the McCoy family, particularly in Ireland and Scotland. Historically, coats of arms were granted to families as symbols of nobility and lineage, often reflecting the family's achievements, status, or geographical origins. The specific designs and symbols in a McCoy coat of arms can vary, representing different clans or family branches.
Coats of arms identified individuals, not families. A knight might display his coat of arms on his shield so he could be identified in battle. He might also display it on a banner or flag in front of his tent, again, so he could be identified.
In the Middle Ages, coats of arms were used exclusively by the nobility on flags and armour. Fishermen would not have coats of arms.