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The heraldic badge of office of Marchmont Herald of Arms in Ordinary
Marchmont Herald of Arms in Ordinary is a Scottish officer of arms at the Court of the Lord Lyon King of Arms. The office was first mentioned in 1438, and the title is derived from the royal castle of Marchmont or Roxburgh in the Borders. The badge of office is A Tower of three castellations Vert masoned Argent the dexter Castellation Azure charged of a Saltire Argent the sinister Castellation Argent charged of a Cross Gules all ensigned of the Crown of Scotland proper. The office of Marchmont Herald of Arms in Ordinary is currently vacant.
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