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====Origin/meaning====
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The arms have been in use on seals of the City since the fifteen<sup>th</sup> century. The arms were recorded in 1612 and in 1665/6. They were certified in 1879.  
The arms have been in use on seals of the City since the fifteen<sup>th</sup> century. The arms were recorded in 1612 and in 1665/6. They were certified in 1879.  
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|align="center"|[[File:kingstonhz1.jpg|center|300 px|Seal of {{PAGENAME}}]]  <br/>The oldest seal, dating from the 13th century
|align="center"|[[File:kingstonhz2.jpg|center|Seal of {{PAGENAME}}]]  <br/>The seal from the 15th century with the arms
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The three ducal coronets are believed to refer to the legend of the Three Kings, a motif used by many towns across Europe, representing trade with far off nations.
The three ducal coronets are believed to refer to the legend of the Three Kings, a motif used by many towns across Europe, representing trade with far off nations.
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