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Revision as of 12:23, 7 May 2014
Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
SHREWSBURY
Incorporated into : 1974 Shrewsbury and Atcham (2009 Shropshire)
Official blazon
Arms : Azure three Lions' Faces Or.
Motto : 'FLOREAT SALOPIA' - May Shrewsbury prosper
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially recorded in 1623.
The lions are thought to be derived from the Royal Lions in a 13th Century seal, and the colours are those of Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury.
The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905 |
The arms on a Wills's cigarette card, 1906 |
Literature : Image from http://www.cheshire-heraldry.org.uk