I'm not cheering for them, just telling the facts for those of us in England, where heraldry is regulated by law.
Actually I quite like the tradition, and although regulated arms are exclusive and silly in a way, it also shows that the British have a very different attitude than the Americans...
It wouldn't be part of Heraldry according to the College of Arms! I have a wonderful book form the 1890s describing heraldry and the regulations, it's insane. You also need to do a heraldic description. Having extra pendants and helmets etc are also only granted for certain reasons/honours I...
A phone should be kept in one's briefcase, so as not to ruin your suit. It should also be on a low ringer, or silent if possible, to be discret and not offensive to others.
I need to get myself a digital camera!
I have a nice solid silver double albert (each link stamped with the silver mark), with a 'City Business House' pendant on it, with the crest of the City of London. It's beautiful.
The College of Arms regulates the legitimate use and granting of arms in England, Wales and the 6 Counties.
http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/
Bearing a name sadly does not entitle you to hold arms belonging to those of the same name.
You can create your own with the College, if you're...
I often wear a red carnation, in fact I have been for the last few days (they last about 4 if you put them in water at night). Cost 50p from a florist I was passing in Stoke Newington, North London.
It can be hard to find a carnation (not in fashion), or individual flowers at all now. Sadly...
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