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District : Plains Wilhelms | District : Plains Wilhelms | ||
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====Origin/meaning | ===Official blazon=== | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The palm trees are those of the Vacoas and Phoenix variety and are, together with the Phoenix in the chief and crest, canting elements. The phoenix is flanked by two sugar cane branches, the main agricultural crop in the area. | The palm trees are those of the Vacoas and Phoenix variety and are, together with the Phoenix in the chief and crest, canting elements. The phoenix is flanked by two sugar cane branches, the main agricultural crop in the area. | ||
The motto is Copia et Concordia, meaning harmony and abundance. | The motto is Copia et Concordia, meaning harmony and abundance. | ||
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[[Literature]] : scan from stamp | [[Literature]] : scan from stamp | ||
[[Category:Mauritius]] | [[Category:Mauritius]] | ||