My research focuses on Pierre de Chaignon la Rose (1872-1941) and his ecclesiastical and scholastic design work which sparked a revolution in US corporate heraldry during the early-to-mid 20th Century. I like to share some of my findings here in anticipation of a forthcoming book on the herald. I am a Member of the Order of St. John (US Priory) and currently serve on the Board of Governors of the American Heraldry Society and Board of Directors of the College of Arms Foundation. I hold memberships with the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada, The Heraldry Society (UK), the White Lion Society (UK), and an associate membership with the NEHGS Committee on Heraldry (US).
Dedicated to Our Lady of Walsingham, this blog focuses on US-based heraldic matters, particularly the design work of Pierre de Chaignon la Rose (1872-1941) during the early-to-mid 20th Century. All views expressed herein are those of the Author unless otherwise cited.
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