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The use of the Coat of Arms meaning and heraldry began around the 12th century, which was also the time of the Crusades, and knights had to wear armour that protected their body. This made it impossible for family members or other knights to recognize them. Consequently, this motivated officials during that period to invent a better technique for identification.

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