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The lion, probably the British lion, was first used on a seal of the Court of Alderney from 1745. The lion holding a sprig of broom, was confirmed as arms of Alderney by King Edward VII. The arms, however, were not officially registered at the College of Arms until 1993. | The lion, probably the British lion, was first used on a seal of the Court of Alderney from 1745. The lion holding a sprig of broom, was confirmed as arms of Alderney by King Edward VII. The arms, however, were not officially registered at the College of Arms until 1993. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Image and information send by The States of Alderney (www.alderney.gov.gg) | [[Literature]] : Image and information send by The States of Alderney (www.alderney.gov.gg) | ||
[[Category:Channel Islands]] | [[Category:Channel Islands]] |
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