Heraldic Times

Heraldic Badges

Heraldic Badges

In heraldry a badge is an emblem used as a mark of recognition by a person and are particularly found in the tradition of British heraldry.  Badges first came into...

Heraldic Badges

In heraldry a badge is an emblem used as a mark of recognition by a person and are particularly found in the tradition of British heraldry.  Badges first came into...

the Herald 8

the Herald 8

SIR PHILLIP SYDNEY Even in death it was deemed importance to mark your status in society for the sixteenth century nobility. It was normal for the funeral of a noble...

the Herald 8

SIR PHILLIP SYDNEY Even in death it was deemed importance to mark your status in society for the sixteenth century nobility. It was normal for the funeral of a noble...

The Herald 7

The Herald 7

Visitations were one of the main ways that heralds recorded, granted and corrected coats of arms in the sixteenth century. Provincial kings were authorized to make visitations of counties in...

The Herald 7

Visitations were one of the main ways that heralds recorded, granted and corrected coats of arms in the sixteenth century. Provincial kings were authorized to make visitations of counties in...

The Herald 6

The Herald 6

Some heralds liked to write about heraldry and genealogy and several of them belonged to the Society of Antiquaries. Their writing and collection of old manuscripts fitted in well with...

The Herald 6

Some heralds liked to write about heraldry and genealogy and several of them belonged to the Society of Antiquaries. Their writing and collection of old manuscripts fitted in well with...

The Herald 5

The Herald 5

Following the death of an officer in the office of Heraldry his replacement typically came from the ranks of those below him. The Garter was the most senior in ranks...

The Herald 5

Following the death of an officer in the office of Heraldry his replacement typically came from the ranks of those below him. The Garter was the most senior in ranks...

The Herald 4

The Herald 4

The job of the Herald was to represent and advise his lord or master in all matters related to heraldry. Originally Herald's were messengers, trusted with conveying messages between nobles...

The Herald 4

The job of the Herald was to represent and advise his lord or master in all matters related to heraldry. Originally Herald's were messengers, trusted with conveying messages between nobles...