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Additions : 1994 [[Orange Free State]], [[QwaQwa]] | Additions : 1994 [[Orange Free State]], [[QwaQwa]] | ||
[[File:freestat.jpg|center|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:freestat.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | |||
'''Arms''': Per chevron inverted, Or and Vert, the head of an Orange River Lily (<I>Crinum bulbispermum</I>) with three blossoms and four buds slipped proper and a chief dancetty, the peaks terminating in merlons, Azure; the shield ensigned of a circlet Or, embellished with representations of cut diamonds Argent, | '''Arms''': Per chevron inverted, Or and Vert, the head of an Orange River Lily (<I>Crinum bulbispermum</I>) with three blossoms and four buds slipped proper and a chief dancetty, the peaks terminating in merlons, Azure; the shield ensigned of a circlet Or, embellished with representations of cut diamonds Argent, | ||
enamelled Azure against the upper and Vert against the lower facets, heightened of four heads of maize Argent, leaved Or, alternating with as many ears of wheat of the last.<br> | enamelled Azure against the upper and Vert against the lower facets, heightened of four heads of maize Argent, leaved Or, alternating with as many ears of wheat of the last.<br> | ||
'''Supporters''': Two cheetahs proper<br> | '''Supporters''': Two cheetahs proper<br> | ||
'''Special Compartment''': A representation of the Free State plains proper<br> | '''Special Compartment''': A representation of the Free State plains proper<br> | ||
'''Motto''': Katleho Ka Kopano | '''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': Katleho Ka Kopano | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were officially granted on May 7, 1999. | The arms were officially granted on May 7, 1999. | ||