he problem is that the things that supposedly made heraldry so useful – that it was a system of individual symbols, utilizing bold designs visible at a distance – actually worked against its effectiveness. It might be conceivable that a knight would know the arms of his compatriots, especially in the early years, when the use of heraldry was limited to the great barons. As time went on and the number of men with their own heraldry increased, however,
KNIGHTLY MARKERS
Jul 07, 2023
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