A cape or tunic worn by a knight, emblazoned with the coat of arms of his king or queen on the front
When worn over the armor it was commonly emblazoned with the arms of the wearer, and from this the name was given to the garment adopted for heralds
{i} short heavy cloak; loose outer garment worn by a knight; garment worn by a herald and decorated with his master's coat of arms
Originally a light garment worn over the armor embroidered with the arms of the wearer The tabard is now worn only by heralds and pursuivants-at-arms, and is embroidered with the arms of the sovereign
a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald