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INSTITUTE OF METALS (until 1993)

Official blazon

Official blazon

English

Arms : Per pale Or and argent, an open book proper, thereon the alchemical signs for the non-ferrous metals sable. Crest: On a wreath Or and sable, lssuant from flames a crucible emitting oxide vapour proper. Supporters: On either side a male griffin sable, armed and tufted Or. Motto: De re metallica.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on December 23, 1953.

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