The Arms of King James Tapestry

The magnificent Arms of King James Tapestry featuring the crests of kings that served King James, showcasing them in a handsome border surrounding his crest.

Heraldry came into existence in the early 12th Century when knights started wearing armour. In the case of full battle armour, identification of knights was difficult. Therefore, devices started to be put onto the knights shield and surcoats, hence the description "coat of arms" which is derived from the use on surcoats. It became custom for these devises to be passed from father to son. Kings ordered records to be kept of the coats of arms to control their use and eliminate duplication. Heralds use a mixture of English and old French to blazon a coat of arms. Fabulous mythical beasts were often used in the designs. Only nobility was permitted to take part, this kept the heralds busy checking the credentials of the combatants.

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• For Tapestry dimensions and recommended Tapestry Rod sizes (sold separately), see our 'Size Guide' below.