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{{uk}} | {{uk}}'''BOSTON''' | ||
Additions: 1974 [[Boston RDC]] | |||
Additions : 1974 [[Boston RDC]] | |||
[[File:boston.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:boston.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | |||
'''Arms''' : Or on a Chevron Azure three Coronets each composed of Crosses Paty and Fleurs-de-Lys Or on a Chief Sable a Garb between two Pairs of Windmill Sails also Or.<br> | '''Arms''' : Or on a Chevron Azure three Coronets each composed of Crosses Paty and Fleurs-de-Lys Or on a Chief Sable a Garb between two Pairs of Windmill Sails also Or.<br> | ||
'''Crest''' : On a Wreath of the Colours a demi Lion Or holding between the forepaws a Woolsack proper charged with a Ram couchant Or.<br> | '''Crest''' : On a Wreath of the Colours a demi Lion Or holding between the forepaws a Woolsack proper charged with a Ram couchant Or.<br> | ||
'''Supporters''' : On either side a Mermaid proper crined and finned Or upon a Compartment of Waves barry wavy Azure and Argent. <br> | '''Supporters''' : On either side a Mermaid proper crined and finned Or upon a Compartment of Waves barry wavy Azure and Argent. <br> | ||
'''Motto''' : 'SERVE WITH AMNITY'. | '''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': 'SERVE WITH AMNITY'. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were officially granted in 1974. | The arms were officially granted in 1974. | ||
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==The previous arms== | ==The previous arms== | ||
===Official blazon=== | |||
'''Arms''' : Sable three Coronets each composed of Crosses patee and Fleurs-de-Lys in pale Or.<br> | '''Arms''' : Sable three Coronets each composed of Crosses patee and Fleurs-de-Lys in pale Or.<br> | ||
'''Crest''' : On a Wreath of the Colours a Woolpack proper charged with a Ram couchant Or horned Sable; Mantled Gules doubled Argent.<br> | '''Crest''' : On a Wreath of the Colours a Woolpack proper charged with a Ram couchant Or horned Sable; Mantled Gules doubled Argent.<br> | ||
'''Supporters''' : On either side a Mermaid proper crined and tail-fin Or ducally crowned Azure.<br> | '''Supporters''' : On either side a Mermaid proper crined and tail-fin Or ducally crowned Azure.<br> | ||
'''Motto''' : 'PER MARE ET PER TERRAM' - By sea and land. | '''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': 'PER MARE ET PER TERRAM' - By sea and land. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were officially granted in 1568. | The arms were officially granted in 1568. | ||
[[File:bostono.jpg|center|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:bostono.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
The black shield bears three Princes Coronets representing the three large landowners of Boston in 1568, the Duke of Richmond, the Duke of Suffolk and the Duke of Brittany. The crest shows a woolpack and ram are showing that Boston was a staple town for wool. | The black shield bears three Princes Coronets representing the three large landowners of Boston in 1568, the Duke of Richmond, the Duke of Suffolk and the Duke of Brittany. The crest shows a woolpack and ram are showing that Boston was a staple town for wool. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:boston.jj.jpg|350 px|center|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms as used on a [[Jaja|JaJa postcard]] +/- 1905 | |align="center"|[[File:boston.jj.jpg|350 px|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms as used on a [[Jaja|JaJa postcard]] +/- 1905 | ||
|align="center"|[[File:boston3.jpg|500 px|center]] <br/>The arms as seen in the city ([http://afroml.blogspot.nl/2010_09_01_archive.html source]) | |align="center"|[[File:boston3.jpg|500 px|center]] <br/>The arms as seen in the city ([http://afroml.blogspot.nl/2010_09_01_archive.html source]) | ||
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{{media}} | {{media}}'''[[Literature]]''': Image and information provided by Laurence Jones | ||
[[Literature]] : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones | |||
[[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities B]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities B]] | ||