Table of Contents

Introduction
On Heraldry and Heralds
The Shield
Blazon
The Livery and Maintenance System
Crests
The Plates

About the Author

Terence Wise is one of Osprey’s most popular authors. Terence has been a respected historical writer for more than 25 years. With numerous books and articles to his credit, he has contributed more than a dozen titles to the Men-At-Arms series, mainly on medieval subjects including studies of the military orders and the Wars of the Roses.

Richard Hook trained at Reigate College of Art and did national service with 1st Bn, Queen's Royal Regiment. He became art editor of the much-praised magazine Finding Out and worked as a freelance illustrator ever since, having illustrated more than 30 Osprey titles. He died in 2010.