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[[Sweden|'''''Sweden''''']] > '''''Sweden Heraldry''''' | [[Sweden Genealogy|'''''Sweden''''']] > '''''Sweden Heraldry''''' | ||
In Sweden only those of the noble class were entitled to have coats of arms. Kings rewarded people who performed heroic deeds, made notable achievements, or held prominent positions in government by granting them a noble title and the right to use a coat of arms. These grants were documented. | In Sweden only those of the noble class were entitled to have coats of arms. Kings rewarded people who performed heroic deeds, made notable achievements, or held prominent positions in government by granting them a noble title and the right to use a coat of arms. These grants were documented. | ||