He held this position until 1957, when he was made Norroy and Ulster King of Arms. When Toppin retired from this post in 1966, he was appointed Maltravers Herald of Arms Extraordinary and held that position until his death three years later.
From 1942 to 1957, he served as a herald. He then became Norroy and Ulster King of Arms in 1957 before retiring from this role in 1966.  He was subsequently appointed Maltravers Herald of Arms Extraordinary and held that position until his death three years later.