James Frere
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James Arnold Frere, FSA (Born 20 April 1920) was an officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. He was the only son of John Geoffrey Frere of Hartley and Violet Ivy Sparks. He began his heraldic career on 24 February 1948 when he was appointed Bluemantle Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary. He held this post until his appointment as Chester Herald of Arms in Ordinary on 23 January 1956 to replace John Heaton-Armstrong. Frere would hold this post until his retirement in 1960. He inherited a coat of arms from his father. The blazon was Or two Leopards Faces in pale between Flaunches Gules.
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- The College of Arms
- CUHAGS Officer of Arms Index
- London Gazette notice of appointment as Bluemantle Pursuivant
- London Gazette notice of promotion to Chester Herald
- His armorial shield
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| Preceded by Richard Preston Graham-Vivian |
Bluemantle Pursuivant 1948–1956 |
Succeeded by John Brooke-Little |
| Preceded by John Heaton-Armstrong |
Chester Herald 1956–1960 |
Succeeded by Walter Verco |
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