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Superior Title, Surname, and Mottos of all the Families, Alphabetically arranged, by which a Peer may be immedi ately distin gushed.

LONDON:

PRINTED BY C. WHITTINGHAM,
Dean Street;

FOR J. DEBRETT, PICCADILLY; F. AND C. RIVINGTON, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH YARD; CLARKE AND SONS, PORTUGAL STREET; T. EGERTON, WHITEHALL; W. MILLER, BOND STREET; CROSBY AND CO. STATIONERS' COURT; CUTHELL AND MARTIN, HOLBORN; R. LEA, COMPTON STREET; AND JOHN HARDING, ST. JAMES'S STREET.

RODIBIAN

7 APR 1960

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HILST warriors fought in armour, with their

faces hid under the visors of their helmets, some marks of distinction conspicuously placed upon their armour, or dress, became necessary to identify

their persons.

The Shield, pendant at the breast, or held forward upon the left arin n action, was admirably adapted to receive these distinguishing marks, which being depicted, the shield became in effect the face of the warrior.

However, like the natural features of the face, those of the shield were only discernible in front, and on a near view; and, in action, it was necessary that commanders, at least, should be known at a distance, and in every direction:-The Crest, raised high upon the head, was singularly suited to this purpose.

The emblems thus horne in war became Badges of Honour in peace:-They were engraven upon seals, embroidered upon surcoats, sculptured upon monuand descended with the blood of the warrior.

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