Coat of Arms

Our coat of arms is a rich and complex piece of heraldry. It’s grown up over many centuries, and embodies our history as much as our identity.

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We’ve put together a guide to all its separate components. It will talk you through them, show you what each one means, and explain how they’re all related.

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As a contribution by the Tallow Chandlers Historical Group to the celebration of the 550th year of the Company’s Incorporation in 2012, a paper was produced on Understanding the Armorial Bearings of the Tallow Chandlers.


Please note that the illustration on page 7 of the 1456 Grant of Arms features Garter Smert, wearing the tabard and crown of a King of Arms, and not Henry VI as stated.

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