heraldry

thumb|The German Hyghalmen Roll was made in the late 15th century and illustrates the German practice of repeating themes from the arms in the crest. (See [[Roll of arms).]]

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Heraldry is a system of designing and displaying distinctive symbols and emblems, historically used to identify individuals, families, and institutions. It mattered particularly in medieval times as a way to establish identity and status, with rules governing how these designs—called arms—could be created and passed down through generations.

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History
Precursors
Origins of modern heraldry
Heralds and heraldic authorities
Later uses and developments
Heraldic achievement
Elements of an achievement
Shield
Tinctures
Variations of the field
Divisions of the field
Ordinaries
Charges
Marshalling
Helm and crest
Mottoes
Supporters and other insignia
Differencing and cadency
Blazon
National styles
Germanic heraldries
German-Nordic heraldry
Dutch heraldry
Gallo-British heraldry
Latin heraldry
Eastern European heraldry
Quasi-heraldic emblems
Greek symbols
''Mon''
Socialist emblems
Tamgas
Tughras
Ancient Iran
Modern heraldry
See also
Footnotes
References
Bibliography
Further reading
External links

thumb|The German Hyghalmen Roll was made in the late 15th century and illustrates the German practice of repeating themes from the arms in the crest. (See [[Roll of arms).]]

Heraldry (also known as armory) is a discipline relating to the design, display, study and transmission of armorial bearings. A full heraldic achievement may include a coat of arms on a shield, helmet and crest, together with accompanying devices, such as supporters, badges, heraldic banners and mottoes. Heraldic achievements are formally described in a blazon.