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Vol.I: the Commoners
Within the Russian Imperial heraldic system, the non-noble arms were neither recognised nor prohibited; practically, such arms were rare but not inexistent; and thus the use of the modern commoners' arms rather complement than contradict to the traditional norms of the Russian armory. Of course, no specific noble attribute (to these in Russia belong not only supporters, coronets and grilled helmets, but also "closed" helmets [tilting helmets, armets] and wreaths) may be included in such an achievement.
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