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''' VICTORIA ''' | ''' VICTORIA ''' | ||
[[File:victoriastate.jpg|center]] | [[File:victoriastate.jpg|center|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | |||
'''Arms''' : Azure, five Stars Argent, representing the Constellation of the Southern Cross.<br> | |||
'''Crest''' : On a Wreath of the Colours, a demi Kangaroo proper, holding in the paws an Imperial Crown Or.<br> | |||
'''Supporters''' : On the dexter side a Female Figure (representing Peace) proper, vested Argent, cloaked Azure, wreathed round the temples with a Chaplet, and holding in the exterior hand a branch of Olive also proper; and on the sinister side a like figure (representing Prosperity), vested Argent, cloaked Gules, wreathed round the temples with a Chaplet of Corn, and supporting with the exterior hand a Cornucopia proper.<br> | |||
'''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': 'Peace and Prosperity'. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were granted on | The arms were granted on ? | ||
The arms show the four stars of the Southern Cross. The two supporters symbolise Peace and Prosperity (with the horn of plenty). They also represent the motto. Between the shield and the supporters is the state's floral emblem, the pink heath. The kangaroo holds the royal crown. | The arms show the four stars of the Southern Cross. The two supporters symbolise Peace and Prosperity (with the horn of plenty). They also represent the motto. Between the shield and the supporters is the state's floral emblem, the pink heath. The kangaroo holds the royal crown. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:Victoria.erb.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms on a British tobacco card, 1905 | |||
|align="center"|[[File:Victoria.wes.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms on a British tobacco card, 1910 | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:victoria.cva.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms in a [[Continentale Verlags Anstalt|German album]] +/- 1910 | |||
|align="center"|[[File:Victoria.hel.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms on a American tobacco card, 1910s | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:victoria-fr.jpg|center|{{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms in a French publication (+/- 1890-1900) | |||
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[[Literature]] : Bruce, J.L. : Flags and emblems of Australia. Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst, 1996. | [[Literature]] : Bruce, J.L. : Flags and emblems of Australia. Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst, 1996. | ||
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[[Category:Australian States]] | [[Category:Australian States and territories]] | ||
[[Category:Victoria]] | [[Category:Victoria]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1977]] | [[Category:Granted 1977]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:20, 13 April 2024
VICTORIA
Official blazon
Arms : Azure, five Stars Argent, representing the Constellation of the Southern Cross.
Crest : On a Wreath of the Colours, a demi Kangaroo proper, holding in the paws an Imperial Crown Or.
Supporters : On the dexter side a Female Figure (representing Peace) proper, vested Argent, cloaked Azure, wreathed round the temples with a Chaplet, and holding in the exterior hand a branch of Olive also proper; and on the sinister side a like figure (representing Prosperity), vested Argent, cloaked Gules, wreathed round the temples with a Chaplet of Corn, and supporting with the exterior hand a Cornucopia proper.
Motto: 'Peace and Prosperity'.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on ?
The arms show the four stars of the Southern Cross. The two supporters symbolise Peace and Prosperity (with the horn of plenty). They also represent the motto. Between the shield and the supporters is the state's floral emblem, the pink heath. The kangaroo holds the royal crown.
 The arms on a British tobacco card, 1905 |
 The arms on a British tobacco card, 1910 |
 The arms in a German album +/- 1910 |
 The arms on a American tobacco card, 1910s |
 The arms in a French publication (+/- 1890-1900) |
Literature : Bruce, J.L. : Flags and emblems of Australia. Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst, 1996.
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