Post Your Granted, Assumed or Desired Arms

**saharris** · 11th June 11, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by werewolves

Great to see so many folks from the AHS here

My assumed arms done in the style of the Codex Manesse for fun. Link to the registration in my signature.

Wonderfully unique artwork!

**Mike_Oettle** · 12th June 11, 10:31 AM

My recollection (from reading a variety of sources) is that the English heralds generally prefer not to grant a crest to a cleric, but will do so if requested. Usually this is reserved to later generations, but not necessarily.
And in support of Bill Henry, I would reaffirm that there is no substitute for research.
If you can prove a connection through descent from an armiger, there is a good chance that you can bear his arms, or a variation of them.
If you have done no research, or if your research has not demonstrated such a connection, you should look at a fresh design.
Regards,
Mike

**werewolves** · 12th June 11, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by saharris

Wonderfully unique artwork!

Thank you!

**WVHighlander** · 12th June 11, 05:50 PM

Cygnus,

How long did the process from Scotland take you to get your COA?

**Cygnus** · 12th June 11, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by WVHighlander

Cygnus,

How long did the process from Scotland take you to get your COA?

WVHighlander,

I actually haven't even sent in a petition yet; I'm still working on getting all of my proofs in order, deciding on the form that I would like my arms to take, and putting a bit of money away here and there to pay the fees.

Doing the genealogical leg-work is a time-consuming process, but I'm enjoying it.

There are a number of other forum members that could answer your question - hopefully one of them will chime in.

EDIT: I should also point out that the final form that the arms take is up to Lord Lyon; he could make and/or suggest changes to any requested arms before having the letters patent drawn up.