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''[[Italy|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. | ||
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*[http://www.heraldica.org/topics/national/italy.htm Heraldry in Italy] | *[http://www.heraldica.org/topics/national/italy.htm Heraldry in Italy] | ||
*[http://www.pubblinet.com/nomi/ Italian Surnames, Italian Family Names] | *[http://www.pubblinet.com/nomi/ Italian Surnames, Italian Family Names] | ||
{{Place|Italy}} | |||
[[Category:Italy|H]] | [[Category:Italy|H]] | ||
[[Category:Heraldry]] | [[Category:Heraldry]] | ||