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Heraldic Times

  • Step back in time with our blog about Heraldry and the Middle Ages. Explore a world of chivalry where tradition and culture intertwines with war and conquest.

Simon Benning " Villagers on their way to church " c.1550

The Medieval Church part 1

In the 12th century, during the reign of King Richard I, the Roman Catholic Church played a central role in daily life across Western Europe. People followed Church laws, paid taxes to the Church, and in return, they were promised eternal happiness after their often short and difficult lives. Many gave additional gifts—land, crops, and livestock—hoping for blessings, special favors, or an easier path to heaven. These constant donations strengthened the Church’s wealth and influence. Unlike the rigid class divisions...

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Heraldry in Sweden Part 4

Heraldry in Sweden Part 4

The last person to receive a charter of nobility was the explorer Sven Hedin who received his in 1902, more than a hundred years ago. And this will most likely be the last Swede ever. In 1974 the new constitution proclaimed that no person can be granted nobility nor receive...

Heraldry in Sweden Part 4

The last person to receive a charter of nobility was the explorer Sven Hedin who received his in 1902, more than a hundred years ago. And this will most likely be the last Swede ever. In 1974 the new constitution proclaimed that no person can be granted nobility nor receive...

Heraldry in Sweden Part 3

Heraldry in Sweden Part 3

The earliest known achievements of arms in Sweden are those of two brothers, Sigtrygg and Lars Bengtsson, from 1219; the earliest example of Swedish civic heraldry is the city arms of Kalmarr, which originated as a city seal in 1247.  The seal used extensively in the Middle Ages, was instrumental...

Heraldry in Sweden Part 3

The earliest known achievements of arms in Sweden are those of two brothers, Sigtrygg and Lars Bengtsson, from 1219; the earliest example of Swedish civic heraldry is the city arms of Kalmarr, which originated as a city seal in 1247.  The seal used extensively in the Middle Ages, was instrumental...

Heraldry in Sweden Part 2

Heraldry in Sweden Part 2

The format for registering both accession to the nobility and registering of Coats of Arms has been consistent in Sweden since the early 17th century and was based on the system that had prevailed in the middle ages in its general principles. There is no evidence of Coats of Arms...

Heraldry in Sweden Part 2

The format for registering both accession to the nobility and registering of Coats of Arms has been consistent in Sweden since the early 17th century and was based on the system that had prevailed in the middle ages in its general principles. There is no evidence of Coats of Arms...

Heraldry in Sweden Part 1

Heraldry in Sweden Part 1

Sweden, Coats of Arms of each province above, is one of the European countries where an heraldic administration has been maintained , side by side with a democratic system of monarchical government. In Sweden heraldry was, until the mid 20th century, under the Riksheraldiker or King of Arms. The chief...

Heraldry in Sweden Part 1

Sweden, Coats of Arms of each province above, is one of the European countries where an heraldic administration has been maintained , side by side with a democratic system of monarchical government. In Sweden heraldry was, until the mid 20th century, under the Riksheraldiker or King of Arms. The chief...

Non-noble coat of arms in Europe

Non-noble coat of arms in Europe

In Switzerland and the Low Countries there have been non-nobles or peasants with Coats of Arms since the Middle Ages. The word peasant in this case does not mean agricultural laborers but rather small freeholders, owners of small plots of land. In other words it refers to yeomanry in the...

Non-noble coat of arms in Europe

In Switzerland and the Low Countries there have been non-nobles or peasants with Coats of Arms since the Middle Ages. The word peasant in this case does not mean agricultural laborers but rather small freeholders, owners of small plots of land. In other words it refers to yeomanry in the...

National Arms, part 13, Luxembourg.

National Arms, part 13, Luxembourg.

LUXEMBOURG ARMS Luxembourg is officially known as the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and is situated between Belgium France and Germany. It has a population of 500,000 and an area of approximately 1,000 square miles. Luxembourg lies on the cultural divide between Germanic Europe and Romantic Europe, the official languages are...

National Arms, part 13, Luxembourg.

LUXEMBOURG ARMS Luxembourg is officially known as the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and is situated between Belgium France and Germany. It has a population of 500,000 and an area of approximately 1,000 square miles. Luxembourg lies on the cultural divide between Germanic Europe and Romantic Europe, the official languages are...

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