Arms

Only one member of a family could bear a particular Coat of Arms, other members of the family must show a slight difference. The diagram below explains this process

heraldic differences

The graphic shows 5 generations of a family. Only male members are shown (female members did not use a shield but could display arms in a diamond shape if they were an heiress)

No two shields are the same in each generation. The eldest male carried the father's arms after his death.

 

 

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