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Can a coat of arms be created today and be considered legitimate?
Specifically, this question would apply to a situation where a family doesn't have a coat of arms because of a lack of family history or lack of continuity of surname (either through orphaning, creation of new surname, hyphenating of surnames etc). What sorts of guidelines must be followed? I would really appreciate if someone who is an expert (or close to it) in heraldry could answer this question.
Perhaps I should be more specific about what it is I need. I live in Australia but I am of Italian descent. Is there any one out there who has information about Italian coats of arms/family crests?
Yes, but . . .
Arms and crests are granted by letters patent. The Crown delegates its authority to issue such letters patent to the Kings of Arms. Before they can act in each case they must first have a warrant from the Earl Marshal agreeing to the granting of the arms. The first step in applying for a grant of arms is to submit a petition, or memorial as it is called, to the Earl Marshal. This will be drawn up for the signature of the petitioner by one of the officers of arms if it is felt probable that such a petition will be accepted. There are no fixed criteria of eligibility for a grant of arms, but such things as awards or honours from the Crown, civil or military commissions, university degrees, professional qualifications, public and charitable services, and eminence or good standing in national or local life, are taken into account. When approaching a herald with a view to petitioning for a grant of arms it is desirable to submit a curriculum vitae.
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