| One of the most enduring and beautiful
| |
| | of arms became simply a way of showing
|
| pieces of family history is the coat of
| |
| | that a family was possessed of honored
|
| arms. These stunning pieces of artwork
| |
| | members.
|
| recall the days of chivalry and heraldry
| |
| | Even that changed, however, as the coat
|
| while they hearken back to ties to the
| |
| | of arms simply became a status symbol.
|
| Old Country. For families who possess a
| |
| | Those with money could simply purchase a
|
| coat of arms, it can take a place of
| |
| | coat of arms for display in their homes.
|
| pride in the home. Designed to be
| |
| | No longer tied to any military or
|
| displayed for one and for all, these
| |
| | governmental forms, it was simply a
|
| shield-shaped testaments to family
| |
| | display of money. For instance, we know
|
| history are often adorned with beasts of
| |
| | that Shakespeare was rich because he
|
| the field and fanciful creatures about
| |
| | purchased a coat of arms for his family.
|
| their perimeter. They are truly the
| |
| | Though this may be something of a
|
| crowning touch to any family name.
| |
| | bastardization of its original intent, it
|
| The coat of arms was originally used in
| |
| | meant that the coat of arms could be
|
| the days of knights, kings, and wars
| |
| | available to everyone.
|
| fought on horseback. Each knight would
| |
| | Now, there are numerous places from which
|
| display a particular design, image, or
| |
| | one can find or purchase their own coat
|
| pattern on his shield to identify himself
| |
| | of arms. Through web sites, stores, gift
|
| amidst the anonymity of armor. Intended
| |
| | shops, and stores dedicated to genealogy,
|
| to inspire troops, strike fear in the
| |
| | one can either find the heraldic emblem
|
| hearts of foes, and further the name of
| |
| | for one's particular name, or simply
|
| the bearer, the coat of arms could tell
| |
| | choose from amongst a list of many. For
|
| the world which knight performed which
| |
| | those who are particularly adventurous
|
| feat of arms amidst the din of battle.
| |
| | and artistic, you can even design your
|
| Then, upon their return to the halls of
| |
| | own!
|
| their lord, they could hang their shield
| |
| | No matter how you come across your
|
| by the door to inform all within which
| |
| | particular coat of arms, these intricate
|
| knights assembled at any given time.
| |
| | and beautiful designs can provide you
|
| However, as old forms of warfare gave way
| |
| | with an heirloom for your own family.
|
| to the musket, rifle, and cannon, the
| |
| | Display it proudly on your front door,
|
| coat of arms was not as necessary.
| |
| | place it above your mantelpiece, or just
|
| Warfare became a method of regiments, not
| |
| | tuck it into a sheaf of papers with the
|
| men. Thus, the coat of arms had become
| |
| | knowledge that you know it is yours.
|
| obsolete in many ways. However,
| |
| | Whatever you do with it, it can be an
|
| knighthood was still an honor conferred
| |
| | enjoyable little piece of your history
|
| by the various crowns of Europe, just as
| |
| | and your ever-living tie to the Old World
|
| it is in Britain today. Thus, the coat
| |
| | from whence your ancestors came.
|
