University of Bradford

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UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD

Country: United Kingdom
Campus/location : Bradford

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Official blazon

Arms : Gules, an open book proper, edged, bound and having seven clasps, between in chief two bugle horns stringed Or and in base a rose argent barbed and seeded proper.
Crest : On a wreath of the colours, Issuant from the stock of an oak tree sprouting leaves, a cubit arm proper grasping a torch sable, issuant thereform seven rays of the sun Or.
Supporters : On either side a falcon, wings addorsed, argent, issuant from the head seven rays of the sun as in the crest.
Motto : Give invenyion light.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 20, 1967.

I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome !

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