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County of Northumberland

Northumberland, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
May 24, 1994
Vol. II, p. 332

Arms of the County of Northumberland

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Blazon

Arms

Vert between two bars wavy Argent each charged with a barrulet wavy Azure a maple leaf within a circle of fifteen maple seeds Or;

Crest

Issuant from a mural coronet Or charged with maple leaves Gules alternating with anchors a demi lion Azure holding between its forepaws a canal sluice gate wheel Or;

Supporters

On a mound of three forested hills Vert set with fifteen pine cones Or dexter a stag Or gorged with a collar of Mississauga Wampum Proper sinister a mare Or gorged with a collar of apple blossoms Proper leaved Vert pendant therefrom a cogwheel Azure;

Motto

STRENGTH HONOUR AND BEAUTY;


Symbolism

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