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The arms were officially granted on March 2, 1896. | The arms were officially granted on March 2, 1896. | ||
In the dexter chief corner, an old Viking Ship is placed; in the adjoining quarter the Eagle and Child, representing the | In the dexter chief corner, an old Viking Ship is placed; in the adjoining quarter the Eagle and Child, representing the arms of the Derby family. Immediately under the Viking Ship is placed a Lion Rampant, representing the arms of the Athole family; and in the quarter adjoining, the Three Legs of Man ungartered, the whole being surmounted by the Monarchal Crown of Her Majesty the Queen, as Lord of | ||
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[[Literature]] : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones. | '''[[Literature]]''': Image and information provided by Laurence Jones. | ||
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[[Category:Granted 1896]] | [[Category:Granted 1896]] | ||
[[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities D]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities D]] |
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DOUGLAS
Official blazon
Arms :
Crest :
Supporters :
Motto:
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on March 2, 1896.
In the dexter chief corner, an old Viking Ship is placed; in the adjoining quarter the Eagle and Child, representing the arms of the Derby family. Immediately under the Viking Ship is placed a Lion Rampant, representing the arms of the Athole family; and in the quarter adjoining, the Three Legs of Man ungartered, the whole being surmounted by the Monarchal Crown of Her Majesty the Queen, as Lord of Man.
Underneath is a scroll with the words "Borough of Douglas", and another scroll containing the words in Manx Kiannoortys cheus thie jeh Kiannoortys, which, in English means Government within a Government, the Latin being Imperium in Imperio.
The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905 |
The arms on a Wills's cigarette card, 1906 |
The arms on a 1996 phonecard |
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