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The oldest Australian arms known are shown below: | The oldest Australian arms known are shown below: | ||
[[File:ausnat3.jpg|center|500 px|The oldest coat of arms of Australia]] | [[File:ausnat3.jpg|center|500 px|The oldest coat of arms of Australia]] | ||
This is the oldest known example of the 'Advance Australia' arms. The 'Advance Australia Arms' (named because of the motto inscription) became widely used in the Australian colonies by private corporations and individuals. Although they never had any official status, they formed the basis for several official coats of arms. This representation was reputedly painted for Thomas Silk, the son of the Captain of the Prince of Orange, a convict ship that visited Sydney in 1821. | This is the oldest known example of the 'Advance Australia' arms. The 'Advance Australia Arms' (named because of the motto inscription) became widely used in the Australian colonies by private corporations and individuals. Although they never had any official status, they formed the basis for several official coats of arms. This representation was reputedly painted for Thomas Silk, the son of the Captain of the Prince of Orange, a convict ship that visited Sydney in 1821. | ||
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*'''Crest''': on a wreath of the colours a demi-sun in his splendour. | *'''Crest''': on a wreath of the colours a demi-sun in his splendour. | ||
*'''Supporters''': dexter an emu statant to the dexter regardant contourné, sinister a kangaroo to the sinister regardant dexter, both proper; | *'''Supporters''': dexter an emu statant to the dexter regardant contourné, sinister a kangaroo to the sinister regardant dexter, both proper; | ||
Motto: Advance Australia. | *'''Motto''': Advance Australia. | ||