British United Provident Association Ltd.: Difference between revisions
Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{uk}} ''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} ''' [[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] ===Official blazon=== '''Arms''': Per Chevron embattled Bleu Celeste and Argent an...") |
Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) m (Text replacement - "{{uk}}''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} '''" to "''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} '''") |
||
| (6 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} ''' | ''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} ''' | ||
[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center| | [[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
| Line 9: | Line 7: | ||
'''Crest''': upon a helm with a Wreath Argent and Bleu Celeste a Serpent erect Bleu Celeste scaled Argent encircling a stilted round Arch Gold. Mantled Bleu Celeste doubled Argent.<br> | '''Crest''': upon a helm with a Wreath Argent and Bleu Celeste a Serpent erect Bleu Celeste scaled Argent encircling a stilted round Arch Gold. Mantled Bleu Celeste doubled Argent.<br> | ||
'''Supporters''': on the dexter side a Bull Argent armed and unguled Or and wreathed about the neck with Mistletoe Bleu Celeste fructed Or and on the sinister side a Unicorn Argent armed and unguled Or also wreathed about the neck with Mistletoe Bleu Celeste fructed Gold. <br> | '''Supporters''': on the dexter side a Bull Argent armed and unguled Or and wreathed about the neck with Mistletoe Bleu Celeste fructed Or and on the sinister side a Unicorn Argent armed and unguled Or also wreathed about the neck with Mistletoe Bleu Celeste fructed Gold. <br> | ||
'''Motto''': Cura ut Valeas. | '''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': Cura ut Valeas. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
| Line 15: | Line 13: | ||
The arms symbolise a shield against ill health and a shelter for the sick. The serpent on the Crest was chosen as a symbol of wisdom and healing, and the arch, which it encircles, is a symbol of strength and a gateway. | The arms symbolise a shield against ill health and a shelter for the sick. The serpent on the Crest was chosen as a symbol of wisdom and healing, and the arch, which it encircles, is a symbol of strength and a gateway. | ||
'''[[Literature]]''': | |||
{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:Corporate heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Corporate heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1988]] | [[Category:Granted 1988]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:06, 4 May 2024
BRITISH UNITED PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION LTD.
Official blazon
Arms: Per Chevron embattled Bleu Celeste and Argent an Inescutcheon counterchanged.
Crest: upon a helm with a Wreath Argent and Bleu Celeste a Serpent erect Bleu Celeste scaled Argent encircling a stilted round Arch Gold. Mantled Bleu Celeste doubled Argent.
Supporters: on the dexter side a Bull Argent armed and unguled Or and wreathed about the neck with Mistletoe Bleu Celeste fructed Or and on the sinister side a Unicorn Argent armed and unguled Or also wreathed about the neck with Mistletoe Bleu Celeste fructed Gold.
Motto: Cura ut Valeas.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on May 1st, 1988.
The arms symbolise a shield against ill health and a shelter for the sick. The serpent on the Crest was chosen as a symbol of wisdom and healing, and the arch, which it encircles, is a symbol of strength and a gateway. Literature:
Contact and Support
Partners:
Your logo here ?
Contact us
© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink 
Index of the site