Lymington

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LYMINGOTN (borough)

Incorporated into: 1974 New Forest

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Official blazon

Arms : Argent on Waves of the Sea in base an Ancient Ship sail furled proper pendent from the cross spar an Escutcheon Or charged with three Torteaux and a Label of three points Azure on a Bordure embattled Gules three Bezants between each three Plates.
Crest : On a Wreath Argent and Gules a demi winged Sea Lion Azure wings and fins Argent supporting a Staff Or flying therefrom a Pennon Gules charged with the Badge of the Borough of Lymington; Mantled Azure doubled Argent.
Supporters : On the dexter side a Lion Azure and on the sinister side a Boar Argent crined and unguled Or.
Motto : 'BY SEA AND FOREST ENCHANTED'.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 2, 1964.

I have no information on the background of these arms. Any information is welcome !

Literature : Image and information provided from here.

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