The Book of Armories

The Book of Armories is a historical document from the Tudor period that details the coats of arms, badges, and heraldic symbols used by noble families, military units, and organizations. It served as a registry to record and authenticate heraldic designs, helping to identify individuals and groups through their unique symbols. Essentially, it’s a guide to the visual symbols that represented status, lineage, and authority during the era, offering insight into social hierarchies and identity in medieval and early modern Britain.