Heraldry
(1) the system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised, described, and regulated
(2) armorial bearings or other heraldic symbols
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on an escutcheon(i.e. shield), surcoat, or tabard. The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element of the full heraldic achievement which consists of shield, supporters, crest and mottos. The design is a symbol unique to an individual person or family (except in the UK), corporation, or state.
(1) the system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised, described, and regulated
(2) armorial bearings or other heraldic symbols
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on an escutcheon(i.e. shield), surcoat, or tabard. The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element of the full heraldic achievement which consists of shield, supporters, crest and mottos. The design is a symbol unique to an individual person or family (except in the UK), corporation, or state.
Colonial Dames XVII Century encourages members whose direct descent from an ancestor has been approved to investigate whether this ancestor may have descended from an armiger ancestor who was granted a coat of arms.
In heraldry, an armiger is a person entitled to use a heraldic achievement (e.g., bear arms, an "armour-bearer") either by hereditary right, grant, matriculation, or assumption of arms. Such a person is said to be armigerous.
If you are already a member of the William Bassett Chapter and wish to pursue this research, please click on the link below to send an email to our William Bassett Chapter Heraldry and Coat-of-Arms Chairman. Please be sure to indicate that you are interested in information about pursuing a COA.
In heraldry, an armiger is a person entitled to use a heraldic achievement (e.g., bear arms, an "armour-bearer") either by hereditary right, grant, matriculation, or assumption of arms. Such a person is said to be armigerous.
If you are already a member of the William Bassett Chapter and wish to pursue this research, please click on the link below to send an email to our William Bassett Chapter Heraldry and Coat-of-Arms Chairman. Please be sure to indicate that you are interested in information about pursuing a COA.