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Carrick Pursuivant Of Arms
Carrick Pursuivant of Arms is a Scotland, Scottish Officer of Arms, pursuivant of arms of the Court of the Lord Lyon. The title is derived from the Earl of Carrick, Earldom of Carrick, one of the titles borne by Robert the Bruce before his succession to the crown. The arms of the Earldom are ''Argent, a chevron Gules'', hence the chevron in the pursuivant's heraldic badge, badge. The earliest known reference to the office is from 1364. The badge is blazoned: ''A chevron Gules enfiled of a coronet of four fleurs-de-lys (two visible) and four crosses pattee (one and two halves visible) Or.'' The current Carrick Pursuivant is Professor Gillian Black. She took part in the Royal Procession at the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla, 2023 Coronation in her previous role of Linlithgow Pursuivant alongside her predecessor as Carrick Pursuivant George Way of Plean. Holders of the office See also *Officer of Arms *Pursuivant *Court of the Lord Lyon *Heraldry Society of Scotland R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heraldic Badge
A heraldic badge, emblem, impresa, device, or personal device worn as a badge indicates allegiance to, or the property of, an individual, family or corporate body. Medieval forms are usually called a livery badge, and also a cognizance. They are para-heraldic, not necessarily using elements from the coat of arms of the person or family they represent, though many do, often taking the crest (heraldry), crest or supporters. Their use is more flexible than that of arms proper. Badges worn on clothing were common in the late Middle Ages, particularly in England. They could be made of base metal, cloth or other materials and worn on the clothing of the followers of the person in question; grander forms would be worn by important persons, with the Dunstable Swan Jewel in enamelled gold a rare survivor. Livery collars were also given to important persons, often with the badge as a pendant. The badge would also be embroidery, embroidered or appliqued on heraldic flag, standards, horse tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
