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Oxford University Heraldry Society
"The Oxford Herald" |
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The Society's emblem is based upon a sketch made by Sir Peter Lely in
the 1660's, of a Pursuivant (one of the junior rank of heralds at the
College of Arms) in procession for the ceremony of the Order of the
Garter on St George's Day - an event still held every year. The original
drawing is in the
Victoria and Albert Museum.
As sketched by Lely, his tabard bears the Royal Arms, as heralds' tabards do to this day - in his case the arms of King Charles II. We have redecorated it with the arms of the University, to symbolise the study of his craft at Britain's premier seat of learning. |
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