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The arms were officially granted on May 3, 1951. | The arms were officially granted on May 3, 1951. | ||
The sun is associated with healing and is a source of radiation. The white cross on the black background represents light and shadow. The rod of Aesculapius is a commonly used medical heraldic device representing the staff of life entwined by the serpent of sickness. | The sun is associated with healing and is a source of radiation. The white cross on the black background represents light and shadow. The X also refers to X-rays. | ||
The rod of Aesculapius is a commonly used medical heraldic device representing the staff of life entwined by the serpent of sickness. | |||
The crest also shows the rod of Aesculapius. The white owl in the crest represents wisdom and is all-seeing. | The crest also shows the rod of Aesculapius. The white owl in the crest represents wisdom and is all-seeing. |
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