Worshipful Company of Haberdashers
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WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF HABERDASHERS
London Guild
Established:
Official blazon
Arms : Barry wavy of six argent and azure, on a bend gules a lion passant [guardant] Or.
Crest: On a wreath of the colours. Issuing from clouds two naked arms embowed holding a laurel wreath, all proper.
Supporters: On either side a goat of India argent. flecked gules, membered Or.
Motto: Serve and obey.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on 13 December 1503 to replace an earlier grant of 16 July 1446; the arms were confirmed and crest and supporters granted on 8 November 1570.
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The arms on a Wills's cigarette card, 1913 |
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