St George's Hospital

ST GEORGE'S HOSPITAL

Official blazon

Official blazon
English	Arms : Or, the staff of Aesculapius in pale proper surmounted by a celestial crown azure. Crest: On a wreath of the colours, A lion rampant Or resting the forepaws on an antique shield charged with the figure of St. George slaying the dragon proper. Supporters: On the dexter side a figure representing Aesculapius proper habited in a robe purpure, supporting with the left hand his staff also proper, and on the sinister side a figure representing Hygeia, vested argent, holding in the exterior hand the patera and serpent proper. Motto: Deus incubat angui

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 28, 1835.

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