Fitzalan Pursuivant Extraordinary
 The heraldic badge of Fitzalan Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary | |
| Heraldic tradition | Gallo-British |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | England, Wales and Northern Ireland |
| Governing body | College of Arms |
Fitzalan Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary is a current officer of arms in England. As a pursuivant extraordinary, Fitzalan is a royal officer of arms, but is not a member of the corporation of the College of Arms in London. As with many other extraordinary offices of arms, Fitzalan Pursuivant obtains its title from one of the baronies held by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal of England; the appointment was first made for the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1837. The badge of office was assigned in 1958 and is derived from a Fitzalan badge of the fifteenth century. It can be blazoned An Oak Sprig Vert Acorns Or, but is also recorded as A Sprig of Oak proper.
The first four Fitzalans, beginning with Sir Albert Woods, subsequently became Garter Principal King of Arms. Charles Wilfrid Scott-Giles, the well-known heraldic writer, also served as Fitzalan Pursuivant. The current Fitzalan Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary is Alastair Andrew Bernard Reibey Bruce of Crionaich, second cousin to the Hon. Adam Bruce, Marchmont Herald of Arms, and a regular television commentator on royal and religious affairs.
Holders of the office
- 1837 Albert William Woods
- 1902-1906 Gerald Woods Wollaston[1]
- 1911 (May–October) Algar Henry Stafford Howard[2]
- 1953-1957 Alexander Colin Cole[3]
- 1957-Wilfrid Scott-Giles, OBE [4]
- 1998–present Alastair Bruce of Crionaich[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "No. 27440". The London Gazette. 6 June 1902. p. 3681.
- ↑ "No. 28504". The London Gazette. 16 June 1911. p. 4506.
- ↑ "No. 40020". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 November 1953. p. 6239.
- ↑ "No. 41163". The London Gazette. 30 August 1957. p. 5101.
- ↑ "No. 55291". The London Gazette. 26 October 1998. p. 11553.
