Mersey Tunnel Joint Committee

Institutional Heraldry of the World : United Kingdom England

Official blazon

English

Arms : Or masoned sable, a pellet; on a chief gules a cormorant between two estoiles of the field. Crest: On a wreath of the colours, Two lions salient respectant gules holding between their forepaws a wheel Or. Supporters: On the dexter side a representation of Apollo and on the sinister side a representation of Pluto, both proper. Motto: Ripae ulterioris amore

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on August 14, 1952.

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