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1. www.college-of-arms.gov.ukCollege of Arms - College of Arms

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   The College of Arms is the official heraldic authority for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and much of the Commonwealth including Australia and New Zealand. As well as being responsible for...

   • Grants

     The College of Arms Newsletter is produced every three...

     Personal Arms

     · Corporate Arms

     · Supporters

     · Honorary

   • Genealogical Research

     Sir William Dugdale (died 1686), Garter King of Arms, was...

   • About Us

     About Us. The College of Arms was founded in 1484 and has...

     Records and Collections

     · Artwork and Scrivening

     · The Officers of Arms

     · Artefacts Associated With Flodden

     · History

     · Some Past Heralds

   • Resources

     The College of Arms is not able to offer an online database...

     Peerages and Baronetcies

     · Bibliography of Present Officers

     · Crests of Knights of The Garter

     · Court of Chivalry

     · The Law of Arms

     · Same-sex Marriages

   • Registering a Pedigree

     The College of Arms maintains the official registers of...

   • Changes of Name

     A change of name may be evidenced by a deed poll prepared by...

   • Naval, Military and R.A.F. Insignia

     The post has always been held by an Officer of the College...

   • Identifying a Coat of Arms or Crest

     Any person wishing to have arms identified should first...

     Granting of Arms

     · Proving a Right to Arms

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › College_of_ArmsCollege of Arms - Wikipedia

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   www .college-of-arms .gov .uk. The College of Arms, or Heralds' College, is a royal corporation consisting of professional officers of arms, with jurisdiction over England, Wales, Northern Ireland and some Commonwealth realms.

   • Founded: 2 March 1484 (incorporated), 18 July 1555 (reincorporated)

   • Parent: Royal Household of the United Kingdom

4. www.britannica.com › topic › College-of-ArmsCollege of Arms | Coats of Arms, Heraldry, Genealogy | Britannica

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   College of Arms, corporation of the royal heralds of England and Wales. After the Court of Lord Lyon (the heraldic corporation of Scotland), it is the oldest active heraldic institution in Europe. The college investigates, records, and advises on the use of coats of arms (armorial bearings), royal.

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5. www.theheraldrysociety.com › the-college-of-armsThe College of Arms | The Heraldry Society

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   The College of Arms, also known as Heralds’ College, is situated in the City of London. It consists of thirteen officers: three Kings of Arms, six Heralds of Arms and four Pursuivants of Arms, who are appointed directly by the Sovereign.

6. www.college-of-arms.gov.uk › about-usAbout Us - College of Arms

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   About Us. The College of Arms was founded in 1484 and has since then created and maintained official registers of coats of arms and pedigrees. The heralds who make up the College are members...

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   What does the College of arms do?

   • The College of Arms is the official heraldic authority for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and much of the Commonwealth including Australia and New Zealand. As well as being responsible for the granting of new coats of arms, the College maintains registers of arms, pedigrees, genealogies, Royal Licences, changes of name, and flags.

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   Who founded the College of arms?

   • Founded by royal charter in 1484 by King Richard III of England, the College is one of the few remaining official heraldic authorities in Europe. Within the United Kingdom, there are two such authorities, the Court of the Lord Lyon in Scotland and the College of Arms for the rest of the United Kingdom.

   College of Arms - Wikipedia

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   Where is the College of arms based?

   • Some other nations of the Commonwealth (e.g., Australia and New Zealand) consult with the College of Arms on heraldic matters such as the design of government flags. It is headquartered on Queen Victoria Street, City of London. The college was chartered by King Richard III in 1484, but the following year it was disbanded by Henry VII.

   College of Arms | Coats of Arms, Heraldry, Genealogy | Britannica

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   How many officers are in the College of arms?

   • The College of Arms is a corporation of thirteen heralds, styled Officers in Ordinary. This thirteen can be divided hierarchically into three distinctive ranks: three Kings of Arms, six Heralds of Arms and four Pursuivants of Arms.

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8. www.college-of-arms.gov.uk › services › granting-armsGranting of Arms - College of Arms

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   Granting of Arms - College of Arms. Petitioning for Arms. Arms and crests, badges and supporters, are granted by letters patent issued by the most senior heralds, the Kings of Arms....

9. www.college-of-arms.gov.uk › about-us › heralds-officersThe Officers of Arms - College of Arms

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   Since the re-incorporation in 1555 the College has consisted of thirteen officers of arms. Those officers of arms who make up the College of Arms are styled 'heralds in ordinary'. Their...