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The lilies are taken from the arms of the Courtland family, who were the first to establish an important manufacture in the town. The three spurs are also taken from the Courtland arms, as is the motto. The family used the French versin, Tiens a la Verite. | The lilies are taken from the arms of the Courtland family, who were the first to establish an important manufacture in the town. The three spurs are also taken from the Courtland arms, as is the motto. The family used the French versin, Tiens a la Verite. | ||
The crossed swords are the symbol of St. Paul, as the Bishops of London were for several | The crossed swords are the symbol of St. Paul, as the Bishops of London were for several centuries Lords of the Manor of Braintree. The patron saint of London is St. Paul. | ||
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