Book of Public Arms

The Book of Public Arms, first published in 1915, is a comprehensive encyclopaedia detailing royal, territorial, municipal, corporate, official, and impersonal arms. Compiled by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, a noted authority on heraldry, this meticulously researched volume offers a detailed look at the symbols representing various public bodies.

Each entry provides a precise description of the arms, often accompanied by historical context and the significance of the symbols used. This book is an invaluable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the study of heraldry and civic symbolism. It remains a crucial reference work for understanding the visual representation of power and identity in the early 20th century.

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