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   BUREAU OF HERALDRY, South Africa   

BUREAU OF HERALDRY, South Africa



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Arms: Azure, three escutcheons Or, placed two and one, and on a chief Or the South African lion (to wit, the lion as presented in the crest of the coat of arms of the Republic of South Africa)
Crest: On a wreath Or and Azure, a branch of Protea containing three flower-heads and leaves, all proper. Mantling: Or and Azure.
Motto: ARMORUM INSIGNIUMQUE CUSTOS
Source: Grant by State President. GN 409, GG 1067, 1965-03-26.
Certificate issued: 1966-03-01 (English). H2/9
Notes: Batons: The representation as a whole superimposed on two batons placed in saltire, Or.
www.national.archives.gov.za (click on Bureau of Heraldry)