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1.2 Early heraldry 

THE SPREAD OF HERALDRY

The participation of nobles in battles and tournaments contributed to the spread of heraldry all over Europe. 
 
 


Early arms had simple designs, such as animals, geometric patterns or basic partitions of the shield. 
 

 


  Cover from Zurich to Vevey with different rate markings added en route when crossing canton lines

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