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Heraldry

Scope note

Field of knowledge dealing with coats of arms, including their depiction and use, determination of who is entitled to display them, the genealogy of families having coats of arms, and the maintenance and interpretation of heraldic records.

This term has 66 records attributed within our system.

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AAT
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Concept

Getty AAT term number

300077808

Broader Terms used

<history-related disciplines>

Equivalent Terms used

heraldic

Created

13yrs ago

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