Origin of Phrases - C
Coat of Arms
In the Middle Ages knights walked around in suits of steel armor. When the visors were down, they all looked alike. To keep from doing battle with their friends by mistake, the knights started painting pictures on their shields for identification. Later on, a fabric was woven that went over the armor, similar in design to a sweater. The knight's personal design was woven into the fabric, which came to be known as a coat of arms.