Berwick-Upon-Tweed (Borough)
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BERWICK-UPON-TWEED (Borough)
Incorporated into : 1974 Berwick-upon-Tweed (Borough Council) (2009 Northumberland)
Official blazon
Per pale, Azure and Gules, upon a mount in base vert a wych-elm proper and in front of the same bear passant proper, muzzled and chained to the base of the tree with a chain Or. Below the shield, which is ensigned of the Coronet proper to a Royal Burgh, upon a Compartment suitable to a Burgh Royal, along with the Motto VICTORIA GLORIA MERCES, are set for supporters two bears propper muzzled and chained with chains reflexed over the backs Or.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on November 14, 1958.
I have only a black-and-white image and no further information on the meaning or origin of these arms. Any information is welcome !
 The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905 |
 The arms in the Coffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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