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What do the symbols on a coat of arms stand for?

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The symbols on coats of arms stand for a wide variety of things and ideas. The symbolism of all such arms is the subject of Heraldry and requires many volumes to explain. The symbolism of a specific coat of arms might be explainable in a short answer here.

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