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Heraldry first appeared in Spain in approximately the beginning of the eleventh century. Heraldry originated in Europe from a need for knights and nobles to distinguish themselves from one another on the battlefield, in jousts and in tournaments. Some knights wore armor from head to toe and were often in leadership positions, so it was important to be able to recognize them on the battlefield. See Spanish heraldry

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-The tradition and art of heraldry first appeared in Spain at about the beginning of the eleventh century AD and its origin was similar to other European countries: the need for knights and noblesto distinguish themselves from one another on the battlefield, in jousts and in tournaments. Knights worearmor from head to toe and were often in leadership positions, so it was essential to be able to identify them on the battlefield. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_heraldry Spanish heraldry]
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+Heraldry first appeared in Spain in approximately the beginning of the eleventh century. Heraldry originated in Europe from a need for knights and nobles to distinguish themselves from one another on the battlefield, in jousts and in tournaments. Some knights wore armor from head to toe and were often in leadership positions, so it was important to be able to recognize them on the battlefield. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_heraldry Spanish heraldry]
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