Royal College of Psychiatrists

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Arms (crest) of Royal College of Psychiatrists
ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS
ROYAL MEDICO PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
(until 1971)

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Official blazon

Official blazon
English

Arms : Or, a staff of Aesculapius gules; a bordure sable charged with four butterflies of the field.
Crest: On a wreath of the colours, A looped cross Or between two wings sable.
Supporters: On either side a serpent Or, langued gules.
Motto: Let wisdom guide

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on October 12, 1926 in England and Wales to the then Royal Medico Psychological Association, and in 1972 in Scotland to the Royal College of Psychiatrists (image above).

  • Arms (crest) of Royal College of Psychiatrists

    The 1926 English grant

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