Alderney

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Origin/meaning

The lion, probably the British lion, was first used on a seal of the Court of Alderney from 1745. The lion holding a sprig of broom, was confirmed as arms of Alderney by King Edward VII. The arms, however, were not officially registered at the College of Arms until 1993.

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The arms in the Abadie albums
The arms on a 1983 First Day Cover

Literature: Image and information send by The States of Alderney (www.alderney.gov.gg)

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