Compartment?

[Red Stag]

I was looking at designing my own arms and registering them at the American College of Heraldry. I tried to e-mail them the question from my original post but I get a 404 error from their website. I know that they won't register supporters unless it is an organization. They are vague on compartments.

[macwilkin]

I was looking at designing my own arms and registering them at the American College of Heraldry. I tried to e-mail them the question from my original post but I get a 404 error from their website. I know that they won't register supporters unless it is an organization. They are vague on compartments.

While I can't speak to their policies regarding supporters or compartments, you'd do better to register your arms with the New England Historical & Genealogical Society's Committee on Heraldry.

T.

[Red Stag]

While I can't speak to their policies regarding supporters or compartments, you'd do better to register your arms with the New England Historical & Genealogical Society's Committee on Heraldry.

T.

How do I learn more about this? I read a little bit about them on Wikipedia and there is a link to the Committee on Heraldry but it appears to be broken. Thanks.

[macwilkin]

How do I learn more about this? I read a little bit about them on Wikipedia and there is a link to the Committee on Heraldry but it appears to be broken. Thanks.

I just discovered that myself. I know we have at least one member here (Scotus) whose arms are registered with the committee. Perhaps he'll chime in soon.

T.

[peterpimlico]

I'm coming into this post rather late! But if you are considering a personal coat of arms you would be wise to contact "The International Association of Amateur Heralds" (Google that address).

Here they will design, advise, and point you in the right direction regarding registration.

Regards .............. Peter

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I'm coming into this post rather late! But if you are considering a personal coat of arms you would be wise to contact "The International Association of Amateur Heralds" (Google that address).

Here they will design, advise, and point you in the right direction regarding registration.

Regards .............. Peter

As with any self anointed group or association the quality of service provided will not always measure up to the standards of a truly professional body.

Those interested in obtaining arms should, in the first instance, contact the appropriate heraldic authority (Chief Herald of Canada, Lord Lyon, etc.) before relying upon the services of self-proclaimed "amateur heralds".

[peterpimlico]

"Those interested in obtaining arms should, in the first instance, contact the appropriate heraldic authority (Chief Herald of Canada, Lord Lyon, etc.) before relying upon the services of self-proclaimed "amateur heralds".

Greetings!
Of course the above is extremely good advice, if one has an Heraldic Authority available to them.

I refer here to anyone, male or female aspiring to become armigerous who does not come within the jurisdiction of the above, ie USA and most East/West European countries etc.

Also if one wishes to adopt arms on an informal basis (assume), the advice I have given regarding "The International Association of Amateur Heralds." is an extremely good starting point. This association has an extremely knowledgeable membership of both amateur and professional heraldists.

I am also aware that many persons would dearly like to bear arms and would if finance was available petition their relevant authority. Sadly this can be a rather expensive exercise; but as I have already mentioned the IAAH provides this service free of charge.

Kind Regards ............... Peter

[peterpimlico]

Those interested in obtaining arms should, in the first instance, contact the appropriate heraldic authority (Chief Herald of Canada, Lord Lyon, etc.) before relying upon the services of self-proclaimed "amateur heralds".

Greetings
The above is good advice if one has the availability of an Heraldic Authority within one's jurisdiction. I refer here to persons, male or female who live in a country where there is no official Heraldic Authority available, eg. USA and many East/West European countries, etc.

Also if a person wishes to bear arms on an informal basis (assume), then the "International Association of Amateur Heralds" (IAAH), could be of great help to them. Members of this association are extremely knowledgeable, being both amateur and professional.

I am also aware that many persons would wish to petition their Heraldic Authority for the right to bear arms, but due to financial restraints, feel this is beyond their means; petitioning for arms can be very expensive.

The IAAH provides a free heraldic design service and is happy to advise on any heraldic query.

Kind regards ................ Peter