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Official blazon

Official blazon

English

Arms : Azure, two wings conjoined in base Or surmounted of an open book proper bound gules edged gold, in chief a rose also gules, irradiated Or, and charged with a rose argent, both roses barbed and seeded proper. Crest: On a wreath of the colours, A demi terrestrial globe proper ensigned with an ancient lamp argent, garnished Or, enflamed also proper. Motto: Scientia commune bonum

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on June 20, 1958, regranted September 9, 1966.

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