Orient Steam Navigation Company
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ORIENT STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
Acquired by Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company in 1960 (now part of P&O).
Official blazon
Arms : Per chevron Azure and Argent, in chief a Fleece and Bull statant of the last, in base a Miner's Pick and Shovel in saltire the heads upwards proper, on a Chief Ermine between two Garbs an ancient Ship with one mast, Sail hoisted, Pennon and Flag flying, all Or.
Crest : On a Wreath of the Colours in front of a Sun rising a Kangaroo Or.
Supporters : On a Compartment Vert to the dexter an Emu proper, to the sinister a Swan wings addorsed and inverted Sable the tip Feathers Argent, beaked and legged Gules.
Motto : 'Sic Fortis Etruria Crevit'
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on June 7, 1957.
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