Appleby

APPLEBY (Borough)

Incorporated into: 1974 Eden

Official blazon

Arms: Azure, semee of apples leaves proper, three lions passant (in pale) Or, each resting the dexter forepaw on an apple of the same..
Crest: Issuant from an Ancient crown Or, a salamander proper holding in its mouth a sprig of apple-blossom leaved also proper. Mantled azure, doubled Or.
Supporters: On each side a dragon proper resting the interior hind paw on an apple, slipped and leaved Or.
Motto: Nec ferro nec igni

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on June 1, 1959.

I have only a very poor image of these arms. Any better image or further information is welcome !

Image gallery

The seal in 1835
The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905
The arms on a Wills's cigarette card, 1906
The new arms on a street sign 2007 (source),
but the arms are not shown correctly (apple leaves are missing)

Literature: Image and information provided by Laurence Jones.

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