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===Official blazon=== | |||
'''Arms:''' Argent, in base barry wavy of six azure and argent, a boat proper; on a chief azure two oars in saltire Or between two cushions argent fretted gules trimmed argent tasselled Or. <br> | '''Arms:''' Argent, in base barry wavy of six azure and argent, a boat proper; on a chief azure two oars in saltire Or between two cushions argent fretted gules trimmed argent tasselled Or. <br> | ||
'''Crest:''' On a wreath argent and gules, A dexter arm embowed vested argent, holding in the hand proper an oar erect Or. <br> | '''Crest:''' On a wreath argent and gules, A dexter arm embowed vested argent, holding in the hand proper an oar erect Or. <br> | ||
'''Supporters:''' On either side a dolphin haurient argent, finned, eyed and tusked Or. <br> | '''Supporters:''' On either side a dolphin haurient argent, finned, eyed and tusked Or. <br> | ||
'''Motto:''' At commaundement of owre superiors. | '''Motto:''' At commaundement of owre superiors. | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were officially granted on September 18, 1585. | The arms were officially granted on September 18, 1585. | ||
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'''[[Literature]]''': Bromley and Child, 1960 | |||
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COMPANY OF WATERMEN AND LIGHTERMEN
London Guild
Established:
Official blazon
Arms: Argent, in base barry wavy of six azure and argent, a boat proper; on a chief azure two oars in saltire Or between two cushions argent fretted gules trimmed argent tasselled Or.
Crest: On a wreath argent and gules, A dexter arm embowed vested argent, holding in the hand proper an oar erect Or.
Supporters: On either side a dolphin haurient argent, finned, eyed and tusked Or.
Motto: At commaundement of owre superiors.
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Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on September 18, 1585.
If this text appears, it means that background information is available, but that I have not yet had the time to add the information on these arms. Just [|mail me with the name of the town in the subject !] and I will add all information that I have ! Literature: Bromley and Child, 1960