Cowbridge

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom

COWBRIDGE (Borough)

Incorporated into : 1974 Vale of Glamorgan

Official blazon

Arms : Party per chevron gules and argent, in chief semee of cross crosslets and two lions rampant of the last, and in base over water a bridge of three arches, thereon a cow passant, all proper.
Crest : On a wreath of the colours, A cow proper, holding in the mouth an ear of wheat leaved and slipped gold, and supporting with the dexter forehoof an escutcheon Or charged with three chevronels invected gules.
Motto : Awn rhagom

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 7, 1888.

I have no colour image or information on these arms. Any better image and information are welcome !

Literature : Biggs, 1974