Gerald Cobb
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Cobb was born at Ivy Lodge, Reading, Berkshire, one of four sons of banker's clerk Joseph William Cobb and Florence Kate, née Arnold. Cobb trained as an artist in Reading at the University Extension College.[2]
Cobb served as a Fire Warden at St. Paul's Cathedral in the Second World War and his skills and interests involved him helping in the preservation of the fabric of the cathedral. He also compiled information on ecclesiastical structures across the country during this period.[2] He died in London in 1986, the death registered in June of that year.[3]
Working life
In 1919 Cobb was introduced to the College of Arms and went on to be a heraldic artist of some distinction, becoming Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's artist at the college around 1953.[4] Cobb was noted by his peers as a fine draughtsman and for his use of colour. He was also cited as having influenced fellow heraldic artists and was singled out for praise as an artist of exceptional ability.[5] Cobb kept his room at the college until 1982, four years before his death.[2] He was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order in 1968.[1][6]
