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The arms show a tobacco plant as an obvious symbol. The crest holding a pipe is another clear reference to the company. The two supporters are eagles rising from the flames of burning tobacco leaves to symbolise the several reincarnations of the Company. | The arms show a tobacco plant as an obvious symbol. The crest holding a pipe is another clear reference to the company. The two supporters are eagles rising from the flames of burning tobacco leaves to symbolise the several reincarnations of the Company. | ||
The motto means Out of the Earth. | |||
The arms replaced the previous arms, granted in 1956, see below. | The arms replaced the previous arms, granted in 1956, see below. | ||
The previous arms were officially granted on November 8, 1956. | The previous arms were officially granted on November 8, 1956. | ||
===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
'''Arms :''' Argent, on a mount vert in base a tobacco plant proper; a bordure murrey. <br> | '''Arms :''' Argent, on a mount vert in base a tobacco plant proper; a bordure murrey. <br> | ||