Heraldry
The system of designing and using coats of arms (family shields) to identify people and families.
What is it?
Heraldry is a system that started in the Middle Ages. Knights and nobles used special symbols on their shields and banners to show who they were. These symbols were passed down in families. A coat of arms might include animals, colors, and shapes, each with a meaning. In the tapestry you saw, the shields with symbols are coats of arms. They tell you which family or kingdom the king belongs to.
Why it matters
Heraldry helps us understand who people were in the past. It is like a visual ID card. Many modern flags and logos come from heraldic designs.
Where you've seen it
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