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[[File:flint.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:flint.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | |||
*(1975) | |||
'''Arms''': Per fess wavy azure and barry wavy of eight Argent and of the first in chief upon a Rock issuant proper a Castle of two towers Or and in base an Ancient three-masted Ship sail furled pennons flying Gold.<br> | '''Arms''': Per fess wavy azure and barry wavy of eight Argent and of the first in chief upon a Rock issuant proper a Castle of two towers Or and in base an Ancient three-masted Ship sail furled pennons flying Gold.<br> | ||
'''Crest''': Out of a Coronet composed of four Fleurs-de-Lis Argent and as many Mullets Or set alternately upon a Rim Silver in front of Flames proper a demi eagle displayed Gold.<br> | '''Crest''': Out of a Coronet composed of four Fleurs-de-Lis Argent and as many Mullets Or set alternately upon a Rim Silver in front of Flames proper a demi eagle displayed Gold.<br> | ||
'''Supporters''': On either side a Dragon Gules charged on the shoulder with a Rose Or barbed and seeded proper supporting between the forelegs an Ostrich Feather erect Argent; the whole upon a Compartment of Rocks proper.<br> | '''Supporters''': On either side a Dragon Gules charged on the shoulder with a Rose Or barbed and seeded proper supporting between the forelegs an Ostrich Feather erect Argent; the whole upon a Compartment of Rocks proper.<br> | ||
'''Motto''': 'CASTELLUM SUPRA FLUVIUM' | '''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': 'CASTELLUM SUPRA FLUVIUM' | ||
*(1962) | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were granted on October 10, 1962 and again to the present Town Council on April 16, 1975. | The arms were granted on October 10, 1962 and again to the present Town Council on April 16, 1975 with the backgrond of the upper and lower fields exchanged. | ||
The 1963 arms: | |||
[[File:flint1963.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | |||
The shield is based on the ancient borough seal and shows that Flint is a sea port with a castle. | The shield is based on the ancient borough seal and shows that Flint is a sea port with a castle. | ||