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The above image dates from a manuscript dating from 1717/1720. The town currently does not use arms. | The above image dates from a manuscript dating from 1717/1720. The town currently does not use arms. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Sri Lanka|'''Literature''']]: Silva, de and Beumer, 1988. | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:10, 16 June 2024
Country: Sri Lanka |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms show the Indian Maddar plant, which was used to produce a bright red dye, an important export product in the 18th century. Mannar was known for its red textiles.
The above image dates from a manuscript dating from 1717/1720. The town currently does not use arms.
Literature: Silva, de and Beumer, 1988.
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