Heraldry as an aspect of chivalry

Just wondering whether discussions of heraldry should go in this section. Chivalry and heraldry were connected in Richard's mind, and, of course, he founded the College of Heralds. Moderators, if heraldry doesn't belong in this section, where should it go? I'm asking because I finally understand what a fetterlock (part of the early Yorkist badge) is thanks to an Amazon free sample of Brian Wainwright's book, Frustrated Falcons(about the three children of Edmund of Langley. Duke of York, Richard's paternal great-grandfather). Apparently, the "falcons" were "frustrated" because their father was so far down the line for the throne. Later, according to Wainwright, Edward IV opened the fetterlock to signify that the falcons (presumably, the House of York) were free.

I wanted the topic title to be simply "heraldry," but Forumotion requires the topic to be at least ten characters!

Sounds good to me!

I don't think Richard founded the College of Heralds as such - more that he gave them a London HQ - which Henry VII promptly took away from them and gave to MB.

I've added "and Chivalry" to the title of this section. So there you go.

Thibault wrote:

I don't think Richard founded the College of Heralds as such - more that he gave them a London HQ - which Henry VII promptly took away from them and gave to MB.

Actually, Richard did found the College of Arms, granting the heralds a charter through letters patent dated March 21, 1484. See Sir Clements Markham. You're correct that Henry took away the "fayre and stately house" that Richard had granted them, but fortunately, he didn't take away the charter. The title page of The History of the College of Arms also identifies Richard as their founder. (Scroll down past the portraits to see it.) Of course, heralds and pursuivants existed in England before Richard's time, but they weren't an official organization until Richard incorporated them.

Does anybody know if any other incorporated bodies called themselves "The Royal College of..." before the Heralds? If not, it would suggest that the Royal Colleges of Surgeons and Physicians to some extent inspired by Richard's foundation.