The office is reputed to have been created by Henry V to serve the Order of the Garter, but there is no documentary evidence of this.

There is, however, mention of an officer styled Blewmantle going to France in 1448.

The first Bluemantle to be mentioned by name is found in a record from around 1484.

The badge of office, probably derived from the original blue material of the Order of the Garter, is blazoned as A Blue Mantle lined Ermine cords and tassels Or.

The current Bluemantle Pursuivant of Arms is James Peill, FSA.