Medieval History
Monthly Archive: December Medi
'The Elements of Armories': A Very Short History of Heraldry
Posted: March 18, 2015 - 13:50 , by ROM
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Library and Archives, Medieval History, Rare Books
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The colourful pennants and shields carried by bold knights and courageous squires are known to us today from illustrated books and films telling stories of Robin Hood, or King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. But these bright emblems are more than decoration, and have long historical roots.