the College of Arms
/ðə ˌkɒlɪdʒ əv ˈɑːmz/
/ðə ˌkɑːlɪdʒ əv ˈɑːrmz/
(also the College of Heralds
/ðə ˌkɒlɪdʒ əv ˈherəldz/
/ðə ˌkɑːlɪdʒ əv ˈherəldz/
)- an organization in London that is responsible for giving coats of arms (= designs with special symbols) to families and institutions in England and Wales. It was formed in 1484 and its head is the Earl Marshal, who is responsible for organizing state ceremonies in Britain.
武器学院：伦敦的一个组织，负责为英格兰和威尔士的家庭和机构提供徽章。它成立于1484年，负责人是元帅伯爵（Earl Marshal），负责组织英国的国家庆典。