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 he practice of displaying the same emblem on the knight's surcoat, or tabard, the tunic worn over his armour, gave rise to the expression coat of arms.
The use of such symbols, which became increasingly elaborate, soon spread beyond the military field.
Thus, the study of heraldry covers the origin, development, and significance of coats of arms and the official regulation of their use by individuals, families, political units, and social organisations.
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eraldry gets its name from the heralds who were the official representatives of kings and lords. It was the herald's duty to keep track of family relationships and of the intricate etiquette governing coats of arms.
