British United Provident Association Ltd.: Difference between revisions
Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) m (Text replacement - "'''Motto''': " to "'''Motto''': ") |
Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) m (Text replacement - "{{media}} Literature : " to " Literature : {{media}}") |
||
| Line 16: | Line 16: | ||
The arms symbolise a shield against ill health and a shelter for the sick. The serpent on the Crest was chosen as a symbol of wisdom and healing, and the arch, which it encircles, is a symbol of strength and a gateway. | The arms symbolise a shield against ill health and a shelter for the sick. The serpent on the Crest was chosen as a symbol of wisdom and healing, and the arch, which it encircles, is a symbol of strength and a gateway. | ||
[[Literature]] : | [[Literature]] : | ||
{{media}} | |||
[[Category:Corporate heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Corporate heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1988]] | [[Category:Granted 1988]] | ||
Revision as of 17:00, 7 September 2022
 |
 Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
 |
|
BRITISH UNITED PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION LTD.
Official blazon
Arms: Per Chevron embattled Bleu Celeste and Argent an Inescutcheon counterchanged.
Crest: upon a helm with a Wreath Argent and Bleu Celeste a Serpent erect Bleu Celeste scaled Argent encircling a stilted round Arch Gold. Mantled Bleu Celeste doubled Argent.
Supporters: on the dexter side a Bull Argent armed and unguled Or and wreathed about the neck with Mistletoe Bleu Celeste fructed Or and on the sinister side a Unicorn Argent armed and unguled Or also wreathed about the neck with Mistletoe Bleu Celeste fructed Gold.
Motto: Cura ut Valeas.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on May 1st, 1988.
The arms symbolise a shield against ill health and a shelter for the sick. The serpent on the Crest was chosen as a symbol of wisdom and healing, and the arch, which it encircles, is a symbol of strength and a gateway.
Contact and Support
Partners:
Your logo here ?
Contact us
© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink 
Index of the site