University of the Western Cape

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Arms (crest) of University of the Western Cape
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE

Country : South Africa
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Campus/location: Cape Town

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Official blazon
Afrikaans

Wapen: In blou, 'n silwer portiek met ses kolomme; op 'n goue skildhoof drie rooi proteas, silwer geknop en groen gestingel en geblaar.
Helmteken: 'n Protea uit die skild binne-in 'n oop silwer lourierkrans.
Wrong en Dekklede: Silwer en blou.
Wapenspreuk: RESPICE PROSPICE

English

Arms: Azure, a six-columned portico Argent; on a chief Or, three proteas Gules, seeded Argent, slipped and leaved Vert.
Crest: A protea from the shield within an open laurel wreath Argent.
Wreath and mantling: Argent and Azure.
Motto: RESPICE PROSPICE

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 9, 1990.

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