THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF ARMOURERS AND BRAZIERS

	Arms: Argent on a Chevron Sable a Tournament Gauntlet between two pairs of Swords in saltire of the first garnished pommelled and hilted Or on a Chief of the second on a Plate between two Helmets also Argent a Cross couped Gules Crest: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath of the Colours] A demi Man in armour Argent garnished Or open faced holding in his dexter hand a Mace of War proper Mantling: Gules doubled Argent
Granted 15 October 1556 to The Fraternitye or Guylde of St George of the men of the mystery of Armerors. To the above the Company customarilly adds a second shield (accollé with the first), supporters and motto. A second crest is sometimes seen. These are of no authority.

History:
The Armourers were instituted by Ordinance in 1322, receiving their first Charter in 1453. After absorbing the Blacksmiths in 1515, and later the Helmet Makers and Armour Repairers, workers in brass and copper were incorporated in 1708. Progress in metallurgy is encouraged by research fellowships, scholarships at Oxford, and prizes to Sheffield cutlery apprentices and to students of metallurgy and engineering at Sheffield College of Technology and the City and Guilds of London Institute. The Livery numbers about 120.

The Hall stands on a site leased in 1346 and purchased in 1428. The Hall survived the Great Fire, but was rebuilt by William Cresswell in 1795. It was later demolished and the present building, by J H Good, was erected in 1840. It contains an important collection of early plate. The dining capacity is about 80.

For current contact details please go to The Livery Companies Database, which can be found on The Fishmongers' Company's website.

Last updated 4 January 2005
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