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The Orange River Colony was created in 1902 when the British annexed the [[Oranje Vrijstaat]] republic. <br> | The Orange River Colony was created in 1902 when the British annexed the [[Oranje Vrijstaat]] republic. <br> | ||
In 1903 the new colony received its first seal, with under the Royal arms three springboks. On 10 December 1904 the above arms were granted, showing the springbok and the imperial crown. The springbok finally became South Africa's national animal and became one of the supporters of the (former) national arms. | In 1903 the new colony received its first seal, with under the Royal arms three springboks. On 10 December 1904 the above arms were granted, showing the springbok and the imperial crown. The springbok finally became South Africa's national animal and became one of the supporters of the (former) national arms. | ||
