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MANILA

Coat of arms (crest) of Manila
Official blazon
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 30, 1596.

The sea lion, en garde, stands for the authority of the City Government as being protective and defensive of Manila's people and territory.
The waves symbolise the Pasig River, a most important landmark whose length and path throughout the city chronicle the beginnings and the progress of Manila's commerce and industry.

The castle symbolizes the Spanish castle, the main structure at the time.

Arms of Manilla

Image of the original grant of arms
Arms of Manila

The arms in a manuscript from 1767
Arms of Manilla

City councellor's badge (19th century, image from Facebook)
Arms of Manilla

Image by Hugo Ströhl
Arms of Manilla

The present seal of the city

Literature : information from Jude Grupe