heraldry

noun

1. 1

   The profession or art of devising, granting and blazoning coats of arms, tracing genealogies and ruling on questions of protocol or rank.

   “Rouge Dragon Pursuivant is a specialist in heraldry at the College of Arms.”

2. 2

   An armorial ensign along with its history and description.

3. 3

   Pageantry.

   “Onlookers were impressed by the rich and colorful heraldry.”