King of arms

King during the solemn funeral of Albert VI of Austria
Louis d'Ursel was the King of Arms of Flanders
Banners of the arms of office of the three current English kings of arms. Visible are the banners of Norroy and Ulster King of Arms, Clarenceux King of Arms, and Garter Principal King of Arms.

King of arms is the senior rank of an officer of arms. In many heraldic traditions, only a king of arms has the authority to grant armorial bearings and sometimes certify genealogies and noble titles. In other traditions, the power has been delegated to other officers of similar rank.


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