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Excerpts from the book HERALDRY OF THE WORLD Written
and illustrated by Carl Alexander von Volborth , K.St.J., A.I.H. Copenhagen 1973 Internet version edited by Andrew Andersen, Ph.D. |
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Insignia of Office (pp.
55-57)
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. Insignia
such as these are the distinguishing marks of power or dignity pertaining to
an office. They may be emblazoned with the pertinent arms, be set behind or
about the shield, or be part of a special official coat of arms. Insignia such as these are the distinguishing marks of
power or dignity pertaining to an office. They may be emblazoned with the
pertinent arms, be set behind or about the shield, or be part of a special
official coat of arms.
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