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The wagon, originally the most important item on the arms, is a typical wagon used by the Boers during the Groote Trek. The meaning of the anchor is not known. The lion may either be a local lion, or may be derived from the Dutch lion, but the lion has practically always been shown as a natural lion, not a heraldic lion. The arms man obviously is a Boer. The motto means "Strength though unity". | The wagon, originally the most important item on the arms, is a typical wagon used by the Boers during the Groote Trek. The meaning of the anchor is not known. The lion may either be a local lion, or may be derived from the Dutch lion, but the lion has practically always been shown as a natural lion, not a heraldic lion. The arms man obviously is a Boer. The motto means "Strength though unity". | ||
The arms were used until 1902 when the British finally occupied and annexed the ZAR. The arms were, however, restored as the provincial arms of the [[Transvaal]] in 1951. | The arms were used until 1902 when the British finally occupied and annexed the ZAR. The arms were, however, restored as the provincial arms of the [[Transvaal Province]] in 1951. | ||
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