In 14th century, in times of reformation and pseudo-feudal society in christian Europe, every advanced tribe, country, army or product-maker had to have some kind of mark that will identify "it" among the others. Most of the time the shields had depictions of an animal that is unique to the country origin, or a symbol that brings good luck and fortune and protects the people from evil. My mother's family got one as well that dates back to 1280, and it's coming from the Czech-Moravian background. It has a depiction of a bear holding a sword standing on the hill and defending the people from wrong-doers. Well, at least I can call myself bohemian!
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