[MR] Question about fighters & unpassed heraldry

[Stefan li Rous]

Mistress Rhiannon ui Neill said:

<<< The difference is that before they become armigerous, we call the  
design a "device" rather than "arms" (and a badge is a badge is a  
badge). >>>

Thank you! I've been in this Society for 20-some years and I've always  
wondered why we called it a "device" rather than a "coat of arms".

Stefan

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