Tag Archives: college of heralds

Some song lyrics misheard over the cafe hubbub…

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Dave Whatt

But first… Dulltown, UK: Today’s heraldic term is ‘rampant’ – of a beast, rearing up to fight. When I was having my coat of arms done I wanted a ‘hamster rampant’, but the College of Heralds would have none of … Continue reading →

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Mail Art Postcard No. 4652…

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Dave Whatt

But first… Dulltown, UK: Today’s heraldic term is pile – an ordinary consisting of a triangular wedge with one side along the top of the shield. I wanted the pile removed from my shield, but the College of Arms said … Continue reading →

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A bit of local colour…

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Dave Whatt

But first… Dulltown, Europe: Today’s heraldic term is pursuivant – an officer of the College of Arms ranking below a herald. The four ordinary pursuivants are: Rouge Croix, Bluemantle, Rouge Dragon, and Portcullis… Gosh, the language of heraldry is so … Continue reading →

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