Orkney Herald
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The heraldic badge of Orkney Herald of Arms
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| Governing body | Court of the Lord Lyon |
Orkney Herald of Arms Extraordinary is a current Scottish herald of arms in Extraordinary of the Court of the Lord Lyon.[1]
The title is locative in origin, from the Orkney Isles or the creation of the Earls of Orkney. It was probably created in late period.[2]
The badge of office is Two dragons’ heads erased and addorsed their necks entwined Or breathing flames of fire Gules all ensigned of the Crown of Scotland Proper.[3]
The office is currently held by Sir Malcolm Innes of Edingight, the former Lord Lyon King of Arms. He was appointed to this post on the 9 February 2001.[4]
Office bearers
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- 2001 - Present: Sir Malcolm Innes of Edingight, KCVO
See also
References
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- ↑ The Edinburgh Gazette: no. 25116. p. 2663. 9 November 2001. Retrieved 2011-06-02.
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