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The arms are canting: Bloemfontein means "flower fountain". The cornucopias also refer to the prosperity of the town and region. | The arms are canting: Bloemfontein means "flower fountain". The cornucopias also refer to the prosperity of the town and region. | ||
The crest is taken from the arms of 19th-century president Jan Brand (meaning 'fire'). Until the 1950s, the name "Bloemfontein" was inscribed on the shield, above the | The crest is taken from the arms of 19th-century president Jan Brand (meaning 'fire'). Until the 1950s, the name "Bloemfontein" was inscribed on the shield, above the cornucopias. | ||
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