Heraldry in the United States was first established by European settlers who brought with them the heraldic customs of their respective countries of origin.

Heraldic Program Office. Jurisdiction, Federal Government. Headquarters, 9325 Gunston Road, Fort Belvoir, Virginia · 38°42′9″N 77°8′51″W / 38.70250°N 77.14750 ...

Heraldry is a discipline relating to the design, display and study of armorial bearings (known as armory), as well as related disciplines, ...

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A crest is a component of a heraldic display, consisting of the device borne on top of the helm. Originating in the decorative sculptures worn by knights in ...

It is an official emblem, mark of identification, and symbol of the authority of the government of a nation or state. A nation or state's coat of arms is ...

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A coat of arms is a heraldic visual design on an escutcheon (i.e., shield), surcoat, or tabard The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element ...

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In heraldry, the term attitude describes the position in which a figure (animal or human) is emblazoned as a charge, a supporter, or as a crest.