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The arms were officially granted | The arms were officially granted in 1982. The Bee is from the Coat of Arms of Sir Robert Peel, Primeminister who founded the Metropolitan Police in 1829, the Scales are a symbol of Justice. The Crest shows the Leek for Wales and a Red and White Rose for England. The Supporters are a Lion for England and a Dragon for Wales the compartment are partly made up of paving stones symbolising the policeman/policewoman "punding the beat". | ||
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