Brazilian heraldry

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Brazilian heraldry

Former imperial coat of arms of Brazil
Heraldic tradition	Portuguese
Governing body	Cartório de Nobreza e Fidalguia (1808-1889)

Brazilian heraldry as a distinct form of heraldry dates to 1822, when Brazil became independent as an Empire, under the reign of the House of Braganza. Being formerly a part of the Portuguese Empire and being ruled by the same Royal House that reigned in Portugal, Brazilian heraldry followed the tradition of Portuguese heraldry.