. on a chevron a gauntlet of the , between pair of swords in saltier of the last, hilts and pomels ; on a chief of the , an oval shield of the field, charged with a cross encircled with a carved shield of the , between peers' helmets , garnished impaling on a chevron , between ewers (i. e. beakers) in chief, and a legged pot with handles, in base, of the , roses gu. seeded , barbed . A demi-man in armour, couped at the middle of the thighs, all , garnished ; the beaver up; on his head, a plume of feathers, and round his waist, a sash of the last, fringed of the ; holding in his dexter hand a sword erect of the , hilt and pomel . men , in complete armour; the dexter of the , garnished ; the sinister, all of the last; on their heads, plumes of feathers; round their waists, a sash, and each holding in his exterior hand a sword, as in the . .

We are one.

The master and wardens, brothers, and sisters of the fraternity or guild of St. George, of the men of the mysteries of the armourers of the city of London.

The armourers were formerly employed in making coats of mail, helmets, and the rest of the defensive furniture of ancient warfare; but, after the use of fire-arms became generally prevalent, their business fell into complete disuse. So little, indeed, is the manufacture of plate armour now understood, that the making of suits, the of brass, the other of steel, for a place of public amusement, was regarded as a matter of much interest and ability. In the reign of Henry VIII. the armourers of London derived so much useful instruction from some German artificers, who had been sent to England at the request of the king himself, that they soon undersold the foreigners. In queen Elizabeth's time, there were armourers resident in the metropolis, who kept servants and shops; yet so rapidly did their trade decay, that in the reign of James I. that number was reduced to only, with servant each. The company is now chiefly composed of braziers, founders, and coppersmiths.

The hall of this company is a plain brick edifice, standing at the north end of .

To this company is united that of the braziers, who are jointly governed by a master, wardens, and assistants. It is a livery company.