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Represented on all five continents, the Association is dedicated to preserving the traditions and practices of the old guild ... in a completely contemporary and international context. There are over 25,000 members in over 80 countries worldwide, and a Bailli Délégué is designated for each country. 1963 The Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs (OMGD) was founded in Paris on 2nd September 1963 and is an integral part of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Its goal is to promote the enjoyment, appreciation and knowledge of fine wines, quality spirits, beers and mineral waters from around the world. 1950 The Rôtisseurs were almost forgotten until 1950 when Jean Valby, together with gastronomes Curnonsky (elected Prince of Gastronomes) and Dr. Auguste Bécart, and professionals Louis Giraudon and Marcel Dorin, revived the association founding the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. 1793 For more than four centuries the Confrérie des Rôtisseurs met all the requirements of professionalism demanded by the “Royal Table”, until 1793 when the guild system was dissolved during the French Revolution. 1610 Creation of the Coat of Arms: It featured two crossed spits and four larding utensils in the centre, surrounded by the flames of the hearth. In today’s version, this historic blazon is encircled by fleurs-de-lys and two chains with the new name of the association in between. The inner chain represents the professional members, while the outer chain symbolises the non-professional members. 1509 During the reign of Louis XII, the guild’s knowledge was extended to include the preparation of other meats and poultry, including game, and it took the name “Rôtisseurs”. 1248 Louis IX, the French King later canonised as Saint Louis, ordered the establishment of several professional guilds including that of the “Ayeurs” or goose roasters. The purpose of this guild was to improve the technical knowledge of its members: apprentices, tradesmen and masters. read more