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==Borough of [[London]]== | ==Borough of [[London]]== | ||
Additions : 1965 [[Woolwich]] | Additions: 1965 [[Woolwich]] | ||
[[File:greenwich.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | |||
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The arms were officially granted on January ?, 2012. | The arms were officially granted on January ?, 2012. | ||
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==Previous arms== | ==Previous arms== | ||
[[File:greenwic.jpg|center]] | [[File:greenwic.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | |||
'''Arms :'''Per chevron Argent and Gules in chief an Hour Glass proper between two Estoiles Azure and in base three Cannon Barrels erect palewise proper each surmounted on the breech by a Lion's Face Or.<br> | '''Arms :'''Per chevron Argent and Gules in chief an Hour Glass proper between two Estoiles Azure and in base three Cannon Barrels erect palewise proper each surmounted on the breech by a Lion's Face Or.<br> | ||
'''Motto :'''<I>"We Govern by Serving"</I>. | '''Motto :'''<I>"We Govern by Serving"</I>. | ||
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The arms were officially granted on October 1, 1965. | The arms were officially granted on October 1, 1965. | ||
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==Metropolitan Borough== | ==Metropolitan Borough== | ||
[[File:greenwi2.jpg|center]] | [[File:greenwi2.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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'''Arms :''' Silver, a blue pale between six blue stars, and on the pale a radiant star above an hour-glass, both of silver.<br> | '''Arms :''' Silver, a blue pale between six blue stars, and on the pale a radiant star above an hour-glass, both of silver.<br> | ||
'''Crest :''' On a silver and blue wreath, a black ship of ancient type with one mast, the sail furled and flags flying, with two gold anchors crossed in front of it.<br> | '''Crest :''' On a silver and blue wreath, a black ship of ancient type with one mast, the sail furled and flags flying, with two gold anchors crossed in front of it.<br> | ||
'''Motto :'''<I> Tempore ultimur </I> "We use time" | '''Motto :'''<I> Tempore ultimur </I> "We use time" | ||
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The arms were officially granted on July 15, 1903. | The arms were officially granted on July 15, 1903. | ||
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The ship and anchor on the crest recall the close association with the Royal Navy since the old royal palace was converted to a seamen's hospital, now the Royal Naval College. | The ship and anchor on the crest recall the close association with the Royal Navy since the old royal palace was converted to a seamen's hospital, now the Royal Naval College. | ||
[[Literature]] : Scott-Giles, C.W., 1932; information leaflet Borough of Greenwich. | {{media}} | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - United Kingdom|'''Literature''']]: | |||
Scott-Giles, C.W., 1932; information leaflet Borough of Greenwich. | |||
[[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities G]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities G]] | ||