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The | The arms were obtained in 1958 from the Royal College of Heralds to mark the Centenary of Nelson as a City. | ||
The wavy blue and white bands on the shield indicate that Nelson is alongside the sea and the black cross is taken from the Arms of Lord Nelson. The Mitre indicates that it is a Cathedral City. | The wavy blue and white bands on the shield indicate that Nelson is alongside the sea and the black cross is taken from the Arms of Lord Nelson. The Mitre indicates that it is a Cathedral City. | ||