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heraldry and English history

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heraldry

  • Image shows a seal depicting several mythical creatures fighting.
    In heraldry: Records and grants

    …important development came with the heraldic visitations. From 1530 in the reign of Henry VIII to 1686 in the reign of James II, commissions were issued by the sovereign to the heralds directing them to proceed to a county in England or Wales and to inspect the arms in use…

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