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[[File:Balduineum Wahl Heinrich VII.jpg|thumb|300px|1341 gathering of prince-electors from the constituent states of the [[Holy Roman Empire]].]] |
[[File:Balduineum Wahl Heinrich VII.jpg|thumb|300px|1341 gathering of prince-electors from the constituent states of the [[Holy Roman Empire]].]] |
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This template enables the systematic illustration of countries, regions, cities or other entities in lists |
This template enables the systematic illustration of countries, regions, cities or other entities – i.e. in lists – by showing their respective [[coat of arms|coats of arms]]. The use of [[heraldry]] as a means to identify geographical entities is a centuries-old tradition. |
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<u>'''''Please note:'' Only the [[Escutcheon (heraldry)|escutcheon]] is included (with the possible addition of surmounting crowns for [[monarchy|monarchies]]). This principle ensures tidiness and visibility even at a low resolution, and satisfies the rules of heraldry.'''</u> |
<u>'''''Please note:'' Only the [[Escutcheon (heraldry)|escutcheon]] is included (with the possible addition of surmounting crowns for [[monarchy|monarchies]] or [[mural crown]]s for cities etc.). This principle ensures tidiness and visibility even at a low resolution, and satisfies the rules of heraldry.'''</u> |
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===Example=== |
===Example=== |
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This template enables the systematic illustration of countries, regions, cities or other entities – i.e. in lists – by showing their respective coats of arms. The use of heraldry as a means to identify geographical entities is a centuries-old tradition.
Please note: Only the escutcheon is included (with the possible addition of surmounting crowns for monarchies or mural crowns for cities etc.). This principle ensures tidiness and visibility even at a low resolution, and satisfies the rules of heraldry.
Example
*{{Coat of arms|Australia}}
*{{Coat of arms|Austria}}
*{{Coat of arms|Belgium}}
*{{Coat of arms|Canada}}
*{{Coat of arms|Copenhagen}}
*{{Coat of arms|Holy Roman Empire}}
*{{Coat of arms|France}}
*{{Coat of arms|First French Empire}}
*{{Coat of arms|Kingdom of France}}
*{{Coat of arms|Paris}}
*{{Coat of arms|United Kingdom}}
*{{Coat of arms|United States}}
Would produce:
Australia
Austria
Belgium- File:Canadian Shield.svg Canada
Copenhagen
Holy Roman Empire
France
First French Empire
Kingdom of France
Paris
United Kingdom
United States
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When no parameter is defined, the template will default to:
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