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The Lord Lyon King of Arms is the Scottish |
The '''Lord Lyon King of Arms''' is the [[Scotland|Scottish]] official that oversees [[heraldry]] in Scotland. He is the equivalant of the [[Garter King of Arms]] in [[England]] and carries the ability to grant [[arms]] under his own power, as opposed to the English Kings of Arms who require a [[warrant]] from the [[Earl Marshal]]. |
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==Facts about the Lord Lyon King of Arms== |
==Facts about the Lord Lyon King of Arms== |
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* Is the judge of the [[Court of the Lord Lyon]], which is the oldest Heraldic court that is still ongoing |
* Is the judge of the [[Court of the Lord Lyon]], which is the oldest Heraldic [[court]] that is still ongoing |
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*Is one of the few individuals permitted to fly |
*Is one of the few individuals permitted to fly Scotland's [[Royal]] [[Standard]] of the "[[Lion]] [[Rampant]]" |
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==External Links== |
==External Links== |
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*[http://www.lyon-court.com/ Court of the Lord Lyon King of Arms] |
*[http://www.lyon-court.com/ Court of the Lord Lyon King of Arms] - Official Site of the Lord Lyon King of Arms |
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Revision as of 23:02, 23 July 2010
The Lord Lyon King of Arms is the Scottish official that oversees heraldry in Scotland. He is the equivalant of the Garter King of Arms in England and carries the ability to grant arms under his own power, as opposed to the English Kings of Arms who require a warrant from the Earl Marshal.
Facts about the Lord Lyon King of Arms
- Is the judge of the Court of the Lord Lyon, which is the oldest Heraldic court that is still ongoing
External Links
- Court of the Lord Lyon King of Arms - Official Site of the Lord Lyon King of Arms
