The origins of heraldry are sometimes associated with the Crusades, a series of military campaigns undertaken by Christian armies from 1096 to 1487, with the goal of reconquering Jerusalem and …

Welcome to The Institute of Heraldry Website! The purpose of this site is to provide information on United States heraldic entitlements, how they are displayed, and how and why they are worn.

Heraldry, the science and the art that deal with the use, display, and regulation of hereditary symbols employed to distinguish individuals, armies, institutions, and corporations.

Heraldry has been defined as the systematic use of hereditary devices centred on the shield. The first known heraldic shield dates to the second quarter of the twelfth-century, since which time the rules of …

The art and science of devising, displaying, and granting armorial insignia and of tracing and recording genealogies is called heraldry. The use of heraldic symbols, or “coats of arms,” as a means of …

What is Heraldry? Heraldry is both an art form and a science dating back to the middle ages, and even though its origins may be old, its use today is still widespread.

Heraldry is the practice of devising, granting, displaying, describing, and recording coats of arms and heraldic badges. Officers of arms (Kings of Arms, Heralds and Pursuviants) practice heraldry and …

Mar 12, 2024 · Heraldry, an art form steeped in history and tradition, evokes images of knights, medieval battles, and grand family crests. Passed down through generations, these symbols tell the stories of …

What is a Coat of Arms? A coat of arms is a form of personal or corporate identification of which the central element is a shield. Its roots are in the Middle Ages and its design and symbolism follow …

Cathedral Basilica of the Good Lord Jesus, Cuiabá, MT.