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SHIPPING FEDERATION

Official blazon

Official blazon

English

Arms : Gules, a ship's steering wheel with twelve spokes Or, on a chief azure two mercantile crowns gold. Crest: On a wreath Or and azure, Between two towers sable, masoned argent, on each a lighted cresset proper, on waves of the sea also proper, a lymphad Or sailing to the dexter, the sail azure charged with three purses gold, pennons flying per fesse gules and argent. Supporters: On either side standing on a rock proper a sea dog azure, the spines and fins Or.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on December 20, 1956.

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Heraldry of the World

British heraldry portal Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom

Arms of Counties Arms of cities and towns Heraldry in England Heraldry in Scotland Heraldry in Wales Heraldry in Northern Ireland Channel Islands Ecclesiastical heraldry Educational heraldry Institutional heraldry Corporate heraldry Military heraldry Heraldic postcards Heraldic stamps Collector's items Overseas possessions Total pages in the British section : 15,933 Total images in the British section : 9,634