British Broadcasting Corporation

From Heraldry of the World
Revision as of 05:06, 4 May 2024 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "{{uk}}''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} '''" to "''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} '''")
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION

Coat of arms (crest) of British Broadcasting Corporation

Official blazon

Azure, a terrestial globe proper encircled by an annulet or and seven estolies in orle argent. Crest: On a wreath of the colours, A lion passant Or graping in the dexter forepaw a thunderbolt proper. Supporters: On either side an eagle, wings addorsed proper collared azure, pendent therefrom a bugle horn stringed Or. Motto Nation shall speak peace unto nation [Originally Quaecunque]


Badge: A thunderbolt proper, theron a pellet inscribed with the letters BBC or. |}

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted 8 March 1927. Literature: