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'''LINCOLNSHIRE''' | '''LINCOLNSHIRE''' | ||
Additions : 1974 [[Lincolnshire - Parts of Holland]], [[Lincolnshire - Parts of Kesteven]], [[Lincolnshire - Parts of Lindsey]] | Additions: 1974 [[Lincolnshire - Parts of Holland]], [[Lincolnshire - Parts of Kesteven]], [[Lincolnshire - Parts of Lindsey]] | ||
[[File:lincolns.jpg|center]] | [[File:lincolns.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | |||
'''Arms''' : Vert a Bend wavy Argent charged with a like Bendlet Azure overall a Bend sinister Ermine between four Fleurs-de-Lys Or.<br> | '''Arms''': Vert a Bend wavy Argent charged with a like Bendlet Azure overall a Bend sinister Ermine between four Fleurs-de-Lys Or.<br> | ||
'''Crest''' : On a Wreath Or and Vert a Lapwing proper between two Ostrich Feathers Argent.<br> | '''Crest''': On a Wreath Or and Vert a Lapwing proper between two Ostrich Feathers Argent.<br> | ||
'''Supporters''' : On either side an Officer of the 10th Foot (Lincolnshire "Yellowbellies") circa 1795 holding in his dexter hand a drawn Sword point downwards all proper.<br> | '''Supporters''': On either side an Officer of the 10th Foot (Lincolnshire "Yellowbellies") circa 1795 holding in his dexter hand a drawn Sword point downwards all proper.<br> | ||
'''Motto''' : 'IN UNITY WE SERVE' | '''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': 'IN UNITY WE SERVE' | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were officially granted on April 8, 1977. | The arms were officially granted on April 8, 1977. | ||
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The lapwing on the crest is a typical bird in the county. The two feathers on the crest are the symbol of the Prince of Wales and symbolise the fact that on 7th February 1301 King Edward I granted his son the title of Prince of Wales, near Nettleham in the county.The supporters are the so-called Lincolnshire Yellowbellies, or soldiers of the 10th Regiment of Foot. | The lapwing on the crest is a typical bird in the county. The two feathers on the crest are the symbol of the Prince of Wales and symbolise the fact that on 7th February 1301 King Edward I granted his son the title of Prince of Wales, near Nettleham in the county.The supporters are the so-called Lincolnshire Yellowbellies, or soldiers of the 10th Regiment of Foot. | ||
[[Literature]] : Information provided by [http://www.lincolsnshire.gov.uk the Lincolnshire County Council]. | {{media}} | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - United Kingdom|'''Literature''']]: | |||
Information provided by [http://www.lincolsnshire.gov.uk the Lincolnshire County Council]. | |||
[[Category:British County Councils]] | [[Category:British County Councils]] | ||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1977]] | [[Category:Granted 1977]] | ||
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LINCOLNSHIRE
Additions: 1974 Lincolnshire - Parts of Holland, Lincolnshire - Parts of Kesteven, Lincolnshire - Parts of Lindsey
Official blazon
Arms: Vert a Bend wavy Argent charged with a like Bendlet Azure overall a Bend sinister Ermine between four Fleurs-de-Lys Or.
Crest: On a Wreath Or and Vert a Lapwing proper between two Ostrich Feathers Argent.
Supporters: On either side an Officer of the 10th Foot (Lincolnshire "Yellowbellies") circa 1795 holding in his dexter hand a drawn Sword point downwards all proper.
Motto: 'IN UNITY WE SERVE'
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on April 8, 1977.
The wavy bend symbolises the coastline and the many waterways in the county. The ermine bend symbolises Ermine Street, a Roman road that runs through the county. The two fleur-de-lis are taken from the arms of the city of Lincoln.
The lapwing on the crest is a typical bird in the county. The two feathers on the crest are the symbol of the Prince of Wales and symbolise the fact that on 7th February 1301 King Edward I granted his son the title of Prince of Wales, near Nettleham in the county.The supporters are the so-called Lincolnshire Yellowbellies, or soldiers of the 10th Regiment of Foot.
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Literature: Information provided by the Lincolnshire County Council.