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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
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'''Crest''' : <br> | '''Crest''': <br> | ||
'''Supporters''' : <br> | '''Supporters''': <br> | ||
'''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': | '''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': | ||
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DOUGLAS
Official blazon
Arms:
Crest:
Supporters:
Motto:
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on March 2, 1896.
In the dexter chief corner, an old Viking Ship is placed; in the adjoining quarter the Eagle and Child, representing the arms of the Derby family. Immediately under the Viking Ship is placed a Lion Rampant, representing the arms of the Athole family; and in the quarter adjoining, the Three Legs of Man ungartered, the whole being surmounted by the Monarchal Crown of Her Majesty the Queen, as Lord of Man.
Underneath is a scroll with the words "Borough of Douglas", and another scroll containing the words in Manx Kiannoortys cheus thie jeh Kiannoortys, which, in English means Government within a Government, the Latin being Imperium in Imperio.
 The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905 |
 The arms on a Wills's cigarette card, 1906 |
 The arms on a 1996 phonecard |
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