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In lugnet.castle, Mark Chittenden writes:
> By The Way - Heraldry actually has nothing to do with dimensions or
> conventions of shields. Heraldry is a system using the written word to
> describe a visual representation of a crest or coat of arms (the identifying
> insignia, be it personal or national). Shields were the most common method
> of displaying heraldry - after surcoats (the tunics worn OVER armor). In
> fact, Coat of Arms (the display or insignia) gained that terminology after
> the practice of displaying one's personal or national insignia on one's surcoat.
Yes, you are right. I just read an e-mail sent by someone who knows about
this, and there was a small explanation.
According to that same e-mail, there isn't a single document where the
shield is defined. Shameful for our legislators... so I'll just have to use
a ruler and the like to measure an "official" shield.
Thanks for all contributes,
Pedro
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| By The Way - Heraldry actually has nothing to do with dimensions or conventions of shields. Heraldry is a system using the written word to describe a visual representation of a crest or coat of arms (the identifying insignia, be it personal or (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.pt)
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