British United Provident Association Ltd.

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BRITISH UNITED PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION LTD.

Coat of arms (crest) of British United Provident Association Ltd.

Official blazon

Arms: Per Chevron embattled Bleu Celeste and Argent an Inescutcheon counterchanged.
Crest: upon a helm with a Wreath Argent and Bleu Celeste a Serpent erect Bleu Celeste scaled Argent encircling a stilted round Arch Gold. Mantled Bleu Celeste doubled Argent.
Supporters: on the dexter side a Bull Argent armed and unguled Or and wreathed about the neck with Mistletoe Bleu Celeste fructed Or and on the sinister side a Unicorn Argent armed and unguled Or also wreathed about the neck with Mistletoe Bleu Celeste fructed Gold.
Motto: Cura ut Valeas.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 1st, 1988.

The arms symbolise a shield against ill health and a shelter for the sick. The serpent on the Crest was chosen as a symbol of wisdom and healing, and the arch, which it encircles, is a symbol of strength and a gateway. Literature:


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