The coat of arms of Bavaria has greater and lesser versions.
It was introduced by law fully by 5 June 1950:
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- Coat of arms of Bavaria in the context of Herald
- Coat of arms of Bavaria in the context of Duke of Bavaria
- Coat of arms of Bavaria in the context of Elector of Bavaria
Coat of arms of Bavaria in the context of Herald
A herald, or a herald of arms, is an officer of arms, ranking between pursuivant and king of arms. The title is commonly applied more broadly to all officers of arms.
Heralds were originally messengers sent by monarchs or noblemen to convey messages or proclamations—in this sense being the predecessors of modern diplomats.
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The following is a list of monarchs during the history of Bavaria. Bavaria was ruled by several dukes and kings, partitioned and reunited, under several dynasties. Since 1918, Bavaria has been under a republican form of government, and from 1949, Bavaria has been a democratic state in the Federal Republic of Germany.
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The following is a list of rulers during the history of Bavaria. Bavaria was ruled by several dukes and kings, partitioned and reunited, under several dynasties. Since 1918, Bavaria has been under a republican form of government, and from 1949, Bavaria has been a democratic state in the Federal Republic of Germany.
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