"You can study heraldry until you are azure ... in the face but inevitably discover, from time to time, that you really are quite vert.... I have found this over and over again but, never forget, herein lies the fun and if heraldry ever ceases to be fun - chuck it."
J.P. Brooke-Little, An Heraldic Alphabet, Introduction
I'm an Academic Herald. I'm not a "real" herald; I don't register people's coats of arms (though I can certainly suggest designs for those who might be interested). What I do is study, research, teach, and write about heraldry. And I like to share what I have learned about heraldry, hence this blog. I hope that you'll find it informative, interesting at least occasionally, and worth your time to come back. Got a question? Comments? Feel free to let me know. I'd love to hear from you. You can find my contact information in my Profile.
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Heralds Don't Pun, They Cant!
Friend and fellow heraldry enthusiast Leslie Schweitzer sent the following picture link with the comment: "Look! A cygnet ring! Where do we put the wax?"
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