Our coat of arms

Our coat of arms is a rich and complex piece of heraldry. It’s grown up over many centuries, and embodies our history as much as our identity.

We’ve put together a guide to all its separate components. It will talk you through them, show you what each one means, and explain how they’re all related. To take a look, click on the ‘More info’ button below.

As a contribution by the Tallow Chandlers Historical Group to the celebration of the 550th year of the Company’s Incorporation in 2012, a paper was produced on Understanding the Armorial Bearings of the Tallow Chandlers. To take a look, click on the ‘More info’ button below.