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[[File:sleaford.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:sleaford.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | |||
'''Arms''' : Gules on a Chevron Or three Estoiles Sable on a Chief Argent as many Trefoils slipped Vert.<br> | '''Arms''' : Gules on a Chevron Or three Estoiles Sable on a Chief Argent as many Trefoils slipped Vert.<br> | ||
'''Crest''' : On a Wreath of the Colours an Eagle wings extended and head downwards and to the sinister proper holding in the beak an Ear of Wheat stalked and leaved Or. | '''Crest''' : On a Wreath of the Colours an Eagle wings extended and head downwards and to the sinister proper holding in the beak an Ear of Wheat stalked and leaved Or. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were officially granted on October 26, 1950. | The arms were officially granted on October 26, 1950. | ||
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The eagle refers to the town's links with the R.A.F., especially through the R.A.F. College at Cranwell. The ear of wheat refers to agriculture. | The eagle refers to the town's links with the R.A.F., especially through the R.A.F. College at Cranwell. The ear of wheat refers to agriculture. | ||
The arms are presently used by the town council | The arms are presently used by the town council. | ||
{|align="center" | |||
|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jj.jpg|350 px|center|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms as used on a [[Jaja|JaJa postcard]] +/- 1905 | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Literature]] : Information provided by the North Kesteven council and http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - United Kingdom|'''Literature''']]: | ||
Information provided by the North Kesteven council and http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk | |||
[[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities S]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities S]] | ||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1950]] | [[Category:Granted 1950]] |
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