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SOUTHAMPTON

Arms (crest) of Southampton (England)
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on 4 August 1575.

The original grant actually refers to the addition of supporters to the 'ancient' arms of Southampton. The arms are believed to date to the 13th century. The red and white roses are linked with the Royal houses of Lancaster and York. Henry, Duke of Lancaster, his son in law John of Gaunt and John's younger brother, Edmond, Duke of York, were all involved in expeditions which set out from Southampton. It is thus likely that the Princes granted the roses to the city.

Seal of Southampton (England)

The 13th century, seal of Southampton (Ewe, 1972)
Seal of Southampton (England)

The seal of Southampton in 1400 (Ewe, 1972)
Seal of Southampton (England)

The 17th century, seal of Southampton (Ewe, 1972)


The complicated armorial bearings show two small lion supporters, probably representing the English lion, standing each on a warship, indicating the importance of Southampton as a harbour and naval city. The whole is placed on a compartment of water and a grassy mound.

The crest shows a tower, symbolising the fortress and from the crests rises the figure of Lady Justice, symbol of justice.

Coat of arms (crest) of Southampton (England)

The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905
Coat of arms (crest) of Southampton (England)

The arms on a Wills's cigarette card, 1906
Coat of arms (crest) of Southampton (England)

The arms in the Coffee Hag albums +/- 1935
Coat of arms (crest) of Southampton (England)

The arms on a Thomson & Porteous cigarette card
Coat of arms (crest) of Southampton (England)

The arms as used on a Faulkner postcard +/- 1905
Seal of Southampton (England)

The seal as shown in 1845

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Literature: Image provided by Z. W. Eisler. Information from a leaflet provided by the Southampton City Archives.