Falkland Pursuivant

Falkland Pursuivant

The heraldic badge of Falkland Pursuivant of Arms
 
Heraldic tradition Gallo-British
Jurisdiction Scotland
Governing body Court of the Lord Lyon

Falkland Pursuivant of Arms is a Scottish pursuivant of arms of the Court of the Lord Lyon.[1]

The title was first mentioned in 1493 and it is derived from the Royal Palace of the same name located in Fife. The title is often used for a Pursuivant Extraordinary: an officer who is not part of the ordinary complement of the Court but is called to duty when needed.

The badge of office is A stag lodged requardant Gules, gorged of a coronet of four fleur-de-lys (two visible) and four crosses pattee (one and two halves visible) Or.[2]

On 6 January 2016 the Lord Lyon appointed George Way of Plean to the role as an extraordinary Officer of Arms for a period of five years.[3]

Office bearers

See also

References

  1. "H.M. Officers of Arms , The Heraldry Society of Scotland - UK Heraldry". Retrieved 30 October 2010.
  2. Roads, Elizabeth Ann. "Badges of the Scottish Officers of Arms". The Double Tressure (20 1998): 77–86.
  3. http://www.lyon-court.com/lordlyon/1016.html

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