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Heraldic badges were common in the Middle Ages particularly in England. They were used to display allegiance to a particular overlord and typically drew on some element of his [[coat of arms]]. They would be made of base metal and worn on the clothing of the followers of the person in question. This might be in battle or in other contexts where allegiance was displayed.
 
Heraldic badges were common in the Middle Ages particularly in England. They were used to display allegiance to a particular overlord and typically drew on some element of his [[coat of arms]]. They would be made of base metal and worn on the clothing of the followers of the person in question. This might be in battle or in other contexts where allegiance was displayed.
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[[File:HeraldryBadges.jpg|thumb|left|Examples of Badges]]
  
 
[[Category:Heraldry Terms]]
 
[[Category:Heraldry Terms]]

Latest revision as of 14:53, 9 September 2012

Heraldic badges were common in the Middle Ages particularly in England. They were used to display allegiance to a particular overlord and typically drew on some element of his coat of arms. They would be made of base metal and worn on the clothing of the followers of the person in question. This might be in battle or in other contexts where allegiance was displayed.

Examples of Badges