College of Arms
About the College of Arms
1.
The history of the Royal heralds and the College of Arms
2.
How the College of Arms works
3.
The records and collections of the College of Arms
4.
The current officers of arms
5.
The architecture of the College of Arms
6.
The origin and history of the various heraldic offices
7.
Some past heralds
8.
The granting of arms
a. petitioning for arms
b. the design of the arms
c. standards and badges
d. grants of honorary arms to American citizens
e. corporate arms
9.
Proving a right to arms by descent, and genealogical research
10.
Registering a pedigree at the College of Arms
11.
Having a coat of arms or crest identified
12.
The law of Arms
a. the descent of arms
b. arms of women
c. the control of arms
13.
Changes of name
a. by deed poll
b. by Royal Licence
14.
Artwork and scrivening
15.
Naval, Military and R.A.F. insignia
a. Royal Navy Ships' Badges
b. Inspector of Regimental Colours
c. Inspector of Royal Air Force Badges
