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==Components of a coat of arms==
==Components of a coat of arms==
[[File:Risby Church arms.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Coat of Arms of King George III in St. Giles Church, Risby, Suffolk, England; labeled to show components]]
A coat of arms is based on the shield and other weapons of the medieval knight. It consists of, at minimum, a shield, helm, and crest, and usually also includes some sort of decorative mantling around the helm. Optional elements include a motto, badges, and banners. Some elements, such as supporters, crowns, robes of estate, and so forth, are traditionally reserved for royalty and nobility. A full display of all the elements of a coat of arms is sometimes called a "heraldic achievement".
A coat of arms is based on the shield and other weapons of the medieval knight. It consists of, at minimum, a shield, helm, and crest, and usually also includes some sort of decorative mantling around the helm. Optional elements include a motto, badges, and banners. Some elements, such as supporters, crowns, robes of estate, and so forth, are traditionally reserved for royalty and nobility. A full display of all the elements of a coat of arms is sometimes called a "heraldic achievement".