Heraldry as we know it today had its beginning in the early 12th century during the ... get help from a graphics shop, or ask the Army Institute of Heraldry for assistance. The elements ...

The checkerboard was a key design feature in early heraldry or coats of arms. Heraldry first appeared in the second half of the 12th Century, when crusaders introduced symbols on their shields ...

On Aug. 17, 2005, The Institute of Heraldry granted the 49th Missile Defense Battalion their own Distinctive Unit Insignia, or DUI, and coat of arms.

Heraldry has changed with the times - a coat of arms is for those who have distinguished themselves or contributed to society. STORY Peter Neville-Hadley. Nov 5 , 2015.

FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Lord Lyon David Sellar, King of Arms of the Lyon Court and an Officer of State in Scotland, made a special visit to Fort Belvoir's Institute of Heraldry Sept. 8.

From twisted knots to coats of arms, how mythical shapes and heraldry are turning up in modern homes. What does it all mean, asks Clare Dowdy. Steeped in history, ancient symbols are a rich seam ...

The checkerboard was a key design feature in early heraldry or coats of arms. Heraldry first appeared in the second half of the 12th Century, when crusaders introduced symbols on their shields ...