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Family Crests

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Family Crest Terminology.   For many years I’ve been interested in “Coats of Arms” quiet often  referred  to as Family Crests. The Family Crest is of course part of the Coat of Arms and can be found sitting directly on top of the wreath, which is above the helmet, mantle and shield. The terminology used in Heraldry such as habitation origin, occupational origin and occupative origin, is quiet simple to understand for those involved in Heraldry and for those who may have studied it. I shall
Source: http://societygifts.com/blog/2008/09/10/family-crests-10/

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