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{{Italy-sidebar}}''[[Italy Genealogy|Italy]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Italy_Heraldry|Heraldry]]'' | {{Italy-sidebar}}<br>''[[Italy Genealogy|Italy]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Italy_Heraldry|Heraldry]]'' | ||
In Italy only the noble class was entitled to bear coats of arms. The kings rewarded persons who performed a heroic deed or notable achievement or who 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 Italy only the noble class was entitled to bear coats of arms. The kings rewarded persons who performed a heroic deed or notable achievement or who 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. | ||