Chilauw

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Arms (crest) of Chilauw
CHILAW
Chillauw

Country : Sri Lanka
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Origin/meaning

The arms show a single Dutch merchant ship as it was an important harbour during Dutch colonial times.

The above image dates from a manuscript dating from 1717/1720. The town currently does not use arms.

Literature: Silva, de and Beumer, 1988.


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