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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The arms were officially granted in 1619.
The arms were officially granted in 1619 and used by the company and colony of Virginia until 1776.


Before a grant could be completed, the company collapsed, and Virginia came under the direct rule of the Crown, but the arms would be used de facto by the Colony and Dominion of [[Virginia]] until Independence in 1776.
Before a grant could be completed, the company collapsed, and Virginia came under the direct rule of the Crown, but the arms would be used de facto by the Colony and Dominion of [[Virginia]] until Independence in 1776.
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[[Literature]] :  
The arms were granted again in 1976 to the [[Commonwealth of Virginia]].
 
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Latest revision as of 05:07, 4 May 2024

VIRGINIA COMPANY

Coat of arms (crest) of Virginia Company

Official blazon

Official blazon
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted in 1619 and used by the company and colony of Virginia until 1776.

Before a grant could be completed, the company collapsed, and Virginia came under the direct rule of the Crown, but the arms would be used de facto by the Colony and Dominion of Virginia until Independence in 1776.

Unfortunately we have no information on the meaning or origin of these arms yet.

If you have any information on the origin or meaning of these arms, or have additional images that you want to share, please mail us your information !

The arms were granted again in 1976 to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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