Classification of Arms of Heraldry

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Arms are not only granted to individuals and families, but also to cities, corporate bodies, and learned societies. They may therefore be classed as follows:

Arms of DOMINION, PRETENSION, CONCESSION. COMMUNITY, PATRONAGE, FAMILY. ALLIANCE, AND SUCCESSION.

Arms of Dominion or Sovereignty – are properly the arms of the kings or sovereigns of the [...]