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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The arms were officially granted on September 7, 1971. | The arms were officially granted on September 7, 1971. | ||
The shield depicts a river and represents the Thames Valley. The five crowns, representing the five councils are the symbol of protection. | The shield depicts a river and represents the Thames Valley. The five crowns, representing the five councils are the symbol of protection. | ||
The crest and supporters are derived from features incorporated in the arms of the five constituent | The crest and supporters are derived from features incorporated in the arms of the five constituent auhorities (Buckinghamshire Constabulary, Reading Borough Police, Oxfordshire Constabulary, Berkshire Constabulary, Oxford City Police). The sword in scabbard in the crest is the symbol of authority and the swan indicates the River Thames. The collars worn by the supporters are indicative of the Police. | ||
Also, the swan is a symbol of the county of [[Buckinghamshire]], the Ox a symbol of the county of [[Oxfordshire]] and the stag a symbol of the county of [[Berkshire]]. | |||
The motto means: 'Let there be peace in the Thames Valley' | The motto means: 'Let there be peace in the Thames Valley' | ||
The arms are currently used by the Thames Valley Police. | |||
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