How do I trace my coat of Arms?
Ancestry24 has sourced this fascinating video which will give you insight on how to trace your coat of Arms if your family originated from either England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales. For anyone wanting to find out about their South African families who have registered coats of arms your best place to start is the Bureau of Heraldry in Pretoria.
It is important to remember that not every family has a coat of arms yet if you would like to have one you can get one drawn up and have it registered with the Bureau of Heraldry.
Bureau of Heraldry
The State Herald
Postal address: Private Bag X236, PRETORIA 0001
Street address: 24 Hamilton Street, Arcadia, PRETORIA
Tel: (012) 441 3200. Fax: (012) 323 5287
Fax to e-mail: 086 529 6407
E-mail: heraldry@dac.gov.
Crests And Insignia:
How To Trace Your Coat Of Arms
