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The barge on the crest symbolises the traditional East Coast sailing barge, a symbol of trading on the River Blackwater in earlier days. The fleur de lys shown on the crest are taken from the arms of Henry II who granted Maldon's first Royal Charter in 1171. | The barge on the crest symbolises the traditional East Coast sailing barge, a symbol of trading on the River Blackwater in earlier days. The fleur de lys shown on the crest are taken from the arms of Henry II who granted Maldon's first Royal Charter in 1171. | ||
The warrior supporter represents the strong Saxon heritage and the Battle of Maldon. The sailor symbolises the maritime heritage and fine sailing havens on the Blackwater and Crouch rivers. | The warrior supporter represents the strong Saxon heritage and the Battle of Maldon. The sailor symbolises the maritime heritage and fine sailing havens on the Blackwater and Crouch rivers. | ||
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The arms in the town : | The arms in the town : | ||