Welch baronets

The Welch Baronetcy, of Chard in the County of Somerset, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 16 December 1957 for Cullum Welch, Lord Mayor of London from 1956 to 1957. As of 2010 the title is held by his son, the second Baronet, who succeeded in 1980.

The livery badge: A sword erect Gules enfiled by a circlet of six pierced mullets Or chained Azure.

Welch baronets, of Chard (1957)

Sir (George James) Cullum Welch, 1st Baronet (1895–1980)
Sir John Reader Welch, 2nd Baronet (born 1933)

Coat of arms of Welch baronets
	Crest An heraldic antelope’s head erased Or armed Gules gorged with a collar composed of six pierced mullets Azure chained also Gules. Escutcheon Or on a fess Gules between six martlets Azure two lions passant respectant Or.

Notes

References

Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990,
Leigh Rayment's list of baronets

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