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Preferred term

Armorial supporters, human figures  

Definition

  • In coats of arms, pairs of humans placed on either side of the shield [Lewis & Darley, alt.]; cf. Armorial supporters [animal figures]

Entry terms

  • Supporters, armorial, human figures

Notation

  • 121723

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-GKH45MNZ-N

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