 Fig. 36. growing complexity of shields arose from augmentations granted to distinguish the younger branches of a family, or charges assumed from the maternal coat by the descendants of an heiress.  Chambers's encyclopædia - Page 302by Chambers W. and R., ltd - 1874Full view - About this book
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