Lymington
Heraldry of the World |
British heraldry portal Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
|
LYMINGOTN (borough)
Incorporated into: 1974 New Forest
Official blazon
Arms : Argent on Waves of the Sea in base an Ancient Ship sail furled proper pendent from the cross spar an Escutcheon Or charged with three Torteaux and a Label of three points Azure on a Bordure embattled Gules three Bezants between each three Plates.
Crest : On a Wreath Argent and Gules a demi winged Sea Lion Azure wings and fins Argent supporting a Staff Or flying therefrom a Pennon Gules charged with the Badge of the Borough of Lymington; Mantled Azure doubled Argent.
Supporters : On the dexter side a Lion Azure and on the sinister side a Boar Argent crined and unguled Or.
Motto : 'BY SEA AND FOREST ENCHANTED'.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on November 2, 1964.
I have no information on the background of these arms. Any information is welcome !
Contact and Support
Partners:
Your logo here ?
Contact us
© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink
Index of the site
Literature : Image and information provided from here.