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'''Arms''' : Or between two Bars vallary as many Barrulets dancetty of three points interlaced Sable. <br> | '''Arms''' : Or between two Bars vallary as many Barrulets dancetty of three points interlaced Sable. <br> | ||
'''Crest''': Out of a Crown Vallary Sable a Phoenix Argent rising from Flames proper and about the neck a Chain pendent reflexed across the breast also Sable. <br> | '''Crest''': Out of a Crown Vallary Sable a Phoenix Argent rising from Flames proper and about the neck a Chain pendent reflexed across the breast also Sable. <br> | ||
'''Motto''': FORWARD IN UNITY | '''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': FORWARD IN UNITY | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The arms were officially granted in 1980. | The arms were officially granted in 1980. | ||
The gold and black of the shield represent industry, the fretwork forms the letters W and M and the barrulets symbolize strength | The gold and black of the shield represent industry, the fretwork forms the letters W and M and the barrulets symbolize strength - all charges from the [[West Midlands]] County Council arms. The bars and crown vallary represent protection and security and the phoenix crest is identical to the Council's supporters. | ||
The motto is also that of the County Council | The motto is also that of the County Council | ||