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{{Brazil-sidebar}}''[[Brazil Genealogy|Brazil]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Brazil_Heraldry|Heraldry]]'' | {{Brazil-sidebar}}<br>''[[Brazil Genealogy|Brazil]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Brazil_Heraldry|Heraldry]]'' | ||
In Brazil, members of the noble class were entitled to bear coats of arms. The Portuguese kings rewarded persons who performed a heroic deed, attained notable achievement, or held a prominent position in government by granting them a noble title and the right to use a coat of arms. These grants were documented. | In Brazil, members of the noble class were entitled to bear coats of arms. The Portuguese kings rewarded persons who performed a heroic deed, attained notable achievement, or held a prominent position in government by granting them a noble title and the right to use a coat of arms. These grants were documented. | ||