British United Provident Association Ltd.
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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.
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