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Generally, members of the nobility had coats of arms as a means of identification on the battle field, and later as a means of showing their noble status. Others had no need for or right to have such things.

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The original purpose of a coat of arms was to identify a person in battle when he was heavily encased in armor, and to identify royalty and commanders on the battle field.

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