Private officer of arms

Many noblemen in Britain retained heralds from about 1170 onwards, as did important knights such as Sir John Chandos.

The heralds were originally concerned with war and tournaments and identifying people by their arms.

The five currently recognized private Scottish pursuivants are listed below: In 10 November 1962 Fernando Muñoz Altea was appointed King of Arms of the Royal House of the Two Sicilies by the claimant Prince Ranieri, Duke of Castro, and Head of the Royal House.

[3] Muñoz Altea continued this tradition as a Private Officer of Arms of the Royal House.

In addition to his office as King of Arms, Muñoz Altea was a delegate of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.

The Honourable Adam Bruce (far right) at his installation as Finlaggan Pursuivant of Arms of Clan Donald . Finlaggan wears a tabard emblazoned with the arms of his employer, the Chief of Clan Donald.
The tabard of Blanc Coursier Herald John Anstis created in 1727.