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Heraldry Society Of Southern Africa
The Heraldry Society of Southern Africa (HSSA) was founded in Cape Town on 27 August 1953. It has not been active since 2007, but as it has not been wound up it is, in effect, in suspense. Activities The HSSA's main activity was regular meetings and lectures. In its early years, the HSSA also took an active role in promoting good heraldic practice in South Africa, as there was no official heraldry authority in the country at that time, the HSSA provided a design and advice service, with particular emphasis on municipal arms. The HSSA also acted as unofficial liaison with the College of Arms in London, through the then Chester Herald, who was an HSSA member. The HSSA staged the first heraldry exhibition in South Africa, "Heraldry at the Cape", in 1956. Publications The HSSA published a regular ''Newsletter'' from 1953 to 1958. This was replaced with a quarterly journal named ''Arma'', in 1958. President and chairmen During the 54 years that it was active, the HSSA had only fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cape Town
Cape Town ( af, Kaapstad; , xh, iKapa) is one of South Africa's three capital cities, serving as the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. It is the legislative capital of the country, the oldest city in the country, and the second largest (after Johannesburg). Colloquially named the ''Mother City'', it is the largest city of the Western Cape province, and is managed by the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. The other two capitals are Pretoria, the executive capital, located in Gauteng, where the Presidency is based, and Bloemfontein, the judicial capital in the Free State, where the Supreme Court of Appeal is located. Cape Town is ranked as a Beta world city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. The city is known for its harbour, for its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region, and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Cape Town is home to 66% of the Western Cape's population. In 2014, Cape Town was named the best place ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
College Of Arms
The College of Arms, or Heralds' College, is a royal corporation consisting of professional Officer of Arms, officers of arms, with jurisdiction over England, Wales, Northern Ireland and some Commonwealth realms. The heralds are appointed by the Monarchy of the United Kingdom, British Sovereign and are delegated authority to act on behalf of the Crown in all matters of heraldry, the granting of new coat of arms, coats of arms, Genealogy, genealogical research and the recording of pedigree chart, pedigrees. The College is also the official body responsible for matters relating to the flying of flags on land, and it maintains the official registers of flags and other national symbols. Though a part of the Royal Household of the United Kingdom, the College is self-financed, unsupported by any public funds. Founded by royal charter in 1484 by King Richard III of England, Richard III, the College is one of the few remaining official heraldic authority, heraldic authorities in Europe. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chester Herald
Chester Herald of Arms in Ordinary is an Officer of Arms, officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. The office of Chester Herald dates from the 14th century, and it is reputed that the holder was herald to Edward, Prince of Wales, also known as the Black Prince. In the reign of King Richard II the officer was attached to the Principality of Chester, which was a perquisite of the then Prince of Wales. In the reign of King Henry VIII the title lapsed for a time but, since 1525, the office of Chester has been one of unbroken succession, as a herald in ordinary. The heraldic badge, badge of office is taken from the arms of the Earl of Chester and in blazoned as ''A Garb ensigned of the Royal Crown Or''. On 22 September 2017 The Honourable Christopher John Fletcher-Vane was appointed to the office. He was Portcullis Pursuivant from 2012 to 2017. Born in 1953 in Cumbria, the second son of William Fletcher-Vane, 1st Baron Inglewood, he was for many years a barrister in Newcastl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newsletter
A newsletter is a printed or electronic report containing news concerning the activities of a business or an organization that is sent to its members, customers, employees or other subscribers. Newsletters generally contain one main topic of interest to its recipients. A newsletter may be considered grey literature. E-newsletters are delivered electronically via e-mail and can be viewed as spamming if e-mail marketing is sent unsolicited. The newsletter is the most common form of serial publication. About two-thirds of newsletters are internal publications, aimed towards employees and volunteers, while about one-third are external publications, aimed towards advocacy or special interest groups. History In ancient Rome, newsletters were exchanged between officials or friends. By the Middle Ages, they were exchanged between merchant families. Trader's newsletters covered various topics such as the availability and pricing of goods, political news, and other events that would infl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Graham Botha
Colin Graham Botha (born Knysna 15 August 1883; died Johannesburg 1 February 1973) was a South African civil servant, historian, archivist, heraldist, soldier and South African Freemason. Soldier He served in home defence units in the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) and World War I (1914-18). After the world war, he was an officer in the Duke of Edinburgh's Own Rifles, and commanded the regiment, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel, from 1935 to 1937. He was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration for long service.Orpen, N. (1985). ''The Dukes''. Historian and archivist Botha joined the Cape Colony's civil service in a temporary capacity in 1901, and was appointed to the permanent staff in 1903. Kilpin, E. (Ed) (1910). ''Cape of Good Hope Civil Service List 1910''. He worked in the office of the Master of the Supreme Court, and passed the Civil Service Law Examination in 1904. He also worked part-time in the Colonial Archives, and moved there permanently in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornelis Pama
Cornelis Pama (1916 - 1994) was a Dutch bookseller, publisher, heraldist and genealogist, who spent the second half of his life in South Africa. He was born in Rotterdam. During World War II, when the Netherlands were under German occupation, he was conscripted for forced labour in Germany.Laing, R.A. (2000). 'The Myth of South African Heraldic Writing' in ''Arma'' (Spring 2000). After the war, he moved to England, where he lived until emigrating to South Africa in 1955. He spent the rest of his life there. Pama was awarded an honorary doctorate in philosophy by a Belgian university in 1963.''Familia'' Vol XXVIII No 2 (1990). Heraldry Pama is probably best known as a heraldist and genealogist, in both the Netherlands and South Africa. He was a prolific writer in both countries.Laing, R.A. (2004). 'Our South African (Afrikaner) Heraldic Heritage – A Mythic Creation?' in ''Historia'' Vol 49 No 1 (May 2004). Netherlands Pama founded the journal ''Nederlands Archief voor Genealog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederick Brownell
Frederick Gordon Brownell } (8 March 1940 – 10 May 2019) was a South African herald, vexillologist, and genealogist. He designed the flags of Namibia and South Africa. Family and early life Brownell was born in Bethlehem, in what was then the Orange Free State province in South Africa on 8 March 1940. He matriculated from St. Andrew's School in Bloemfontein in 1957. He undertook his voluntary military service at the Air Force Gymnasium with 1 Motorboat Squadron (Air-Sea rescue) before going to Rhodes University in Grahamstown to read for a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Social Anthropology, which he obtained in 1961. He subsequently completed an Honours degree in history at the University of South Africa in 1965 and was awarded a Master of Arts degree (with distinction) from the same university in 1977 for a dissertation entitled "British Immigration to South Africa 1946 – 1970". He married Christine de Villiers, whom he met whilst at Rhodes University, on 29 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South African Heraldry
South African heraldry dates back to the 1650s, inheriting European (especially Dutch and British) heraldic traditions. Arms are borne by individuals, official bodies, local authorities, military units, and by a wide variety of organisations. South Africa has had its own heraldic authority since 1963, to provide armigers with legal protection, and to promote high standards of armorial practice. Origins and history The first known armorial display in South Africa took the form of stone beacons bearing the Portuguese Royal Arms, which were erected along the coast by navigators who explored the sea route in the 1480s. Pama, C. (1965). ''Lions and Virgins'' Some of these beacons still survive. 17th–18th centuries Heraldry was introduced into the region by the Dutch, when they founded the first European colony, at the Cape of Good Hope, in 1652. Under Roman-Dutch law, everyone had the right to assume and bear arms, and many settlers bore personal arms, some of which are stil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heraldry Societies
For the purposes of this article, heraldry societies are defined as private associations of people who are interested in heraldry. Heraldic ''authorities'', which have been established by reigning monarchs or governments, are dealt with in a Heraldic authority, separate article. International * Academie Internationale d'Heraldique (1949- ) International Association of Amateur Heralds(1999- ) - it exists only in cyberspace, where it hosts an active interneforumand Facebook grou The Society of Heraldic Arts an international guild of heraldic artists and craftspeople. *The Armorial Register Europe [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heraldry Society (other)
There are several heraldry societies around the world. Some of the more notable ones include: * The Heraldry Society (in England) *The Heraldry Society of New Zealand *The Heraldry Society of Scotland * The Heraldry Society of Southern Africa *The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (RHSC; french: Société royale héraldique du Canada) is a Canadian organization that promotes interest in heraldry in Canada. It was founded in 1966 and granted royal patronage in 2002. History The society ... * The American Heraldry Society {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern African Vexillological Association
The Southern African Vexillological Association (SAVA) was formed in November 1990 to promote vexillology in Southern Africa. Members of the association are drawn mainly from flag manufacturers, collectors, military historians and generally anyone with an interest in flags. SAVA became a member of the International Federation of Vexillological Associations (FIAV) at the 14th International Congress of Vexillology held in Barcelona in 1991 and was the host of the 17th International Congress of Vexillology which was held in Cape Town in August 1997. SAVA produces a Newsletter three times a year which deals with matters of local and international vexillological interest, new flags and matters relating to the running of the association. A more scholastic Journal is also published which deals with a particular research topic related to vexillology in southern Africa and is recognised internationally for its high standard. A series on all South African regimental colours and standards s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
