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Classes of Arms. - Orders of Knighthood

4 pages in this part of Dame Heraldry.

Classes of Arms. - Orders of Knighthood

AND now, having seen for ourselves the last abode of what still remains of Heraldry, I think we can return to our own country, and sort out…

Classes of Arms. - Orders of Knighthood: Tyler

Paul, who is the patron saint of the city; but when Walworth, the Mayor of London, knocked Wat Tyler down, it was changed to the Mayor's…

Classes of Arms. - Orders of Knighthood: Audley

Another instance was when Lord Audley conferred such arms on four of his retainers after the great battle of Poictiers. As soon CLASSES OF…

Classes of Arms. - Orders of Knighthood: Knights

The various orders of knighthood, such as that of the Garter, with which we are all so familiar, belong to the Arms of Office. The legend…

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