With the Fall of Rome Western Europe became a land of hundreds of petty states with thousands of "Lords" ruling as much of the countryside as they could take. These Lords took on titles such as Knight (an old Roman title), Baron, Count and the like. It became important to be able to identify each individual family so a system of Coats of Arms was established so that no two Lords had the exact same colors or designs.
Some of the designs were simple and others more complex. Everything had a meaning; from the colors one chose to the objects of design.
Blue represented truth and loyalty, the lion was for courage and the cross stood for unity of Heaven and Earth.
The Royal Coat of Arms of Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II shows four
separate shields that symbolize the kingdoms united under her rule. Her motto "Dieu et Mon Droit" means "God and My Right"
The Coat of Arms of His Royal Highness Prince William, future King of England. The white toothed bar at the top signifies his place as the eldest son.
Some of the designs were simple and others more complex. Everything had a meaning; from the colors one chose to the objects of design.
Blue represented truth and loyalty, the lion was for courage and the cross stood for unity of Heaven and Earth.
The Royal Coat of Arms of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II shows four separate shields that symbolize the kingdoms united under her rule. Her motto "Dieu et Mon Droit" means "God and My Right"
The Coat of Arms of His Royal Highness Prince William, future King of England. The white toothed bar at the top signifies his place as the eldest son.
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