Notes on German Culture

Heralds were the MC’s at Tournaments and experts in military matters, diplomacy, coats of arms and genealogy

Jörg Rugen, master of ceremonies at Jousting Tournaments The wand held by Jörg Rugen was an important tool, used by Heralds to gain attention and make grand gestures. His tabard with the white-and-blue lozenges design, was originally the coat of arms of the Counts of Bogen, adopted in 1247 by the House of Wittelsbach, rulers of… Continue reading Heralds were the MC’s at Tournaments and experts in military matters, diplomacy, coats of arms and genealogy