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'''Arms''' : Per fesse argent and sable, three fusils conjoined in fesse counter­ changed. <br>
'''Arms''' : Per fesse argent and sable, three fusils conjoined in fesse counter­ changed. <br>
'''Supporters''': On either side a lion sable charged on the shoulder with a sun in splendour Or. <br>
'''Supporters''': On either side a lion sable charged on the shoulder with a sun in splendour Or. <br>
'''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': E tenebris lux.
'''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': E tenebris lux.
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===Origin/meaning===
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The fusils refer to the coal brought to the surface of the earth. The lions are the English lions in the colour of the black coal. The suns refer to the products of coal, which provides light, heat, energy and power.
The fusils refer to the coal brought to the surface of the earth. The lions are the English lions in the colour of the black coal. The suns refer to the products of coal, which provides light, heat, energy and power.


[[Civic Heraldry Literature - United Kingdom|'''Literature''']]:
Escutcheon 1949 p. 20.
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[[Literature]] : Escutcheon 1949 p. 20.


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Revision as of 13:54, 7 January 2024

Arms (crest) of National Coal Board
NATIONAL COAL BOARD

Institutional Heraldry of the World :

  • United Kingdom
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    ** England


Official blazon
English

Arms : Per fesse argent and sable, three fusils conjoined in fesse counter­ changed.
Supporters: On either side a lion sable charged on the shoulder with a sun in splendour Or.
Motto: E tenebris lux.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 26, 1949.

The fusils refer to the coal brought to the surface of the earth. The lions are the English lions in the colour of the black coal. The suns refer to the products of coal, which provides light, heat, energy and power.

Literature: Escutcheon 1949 p. 20.

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