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|A Father could have a certain ornate shield of his own, but there were nine marks that could be applied over the objects on the shield to denote which son, up to nine in number was coming at you. There was even one mark for a bastard son of an important knight. The Crest was the object atop the Helm. Could be anything issued to denote this individual, from a glove holding a cross to a dead rat; it was a matter of individual choice in application to Lyons Court for recognition. |
The Helm it self also denoted rank from Royalty to squires, serving knights or persons of high rank. All were totally unique and instantly recognized on a field of battle. When the Robber Baron got knocked off, his serfs usually ceased hostilities because they now had a NEW owner.
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