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| Shields: There is some debate as to the meaning of the shape of the shield. Most historians agree that the shape was usually determined by the time period and geographic region. The shape is not a part of the official blazon, so modern heraldry artists choose shapes to suit the design. Some of the most commonly used designs are shown here. | |
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| Marks of Cadency | |
| Tinctures & Composition | |
| Popular Ways to Divide a Shield | |
| Various Shield Backgrounds | |
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