Mottoes

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An overview of Mottoes used in civic heraldry.

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Only true mottoes are listed here, no town names in banners around the arms.

The mottoes are listed by language.

Mottoes in Dutch

Mottoes with Dutch as the original language.

Motto Translation in English Origin Used by
Vrede en recht Peace and Justice 's Gravenhage/The Hague


Mottoes in English

Mottoes with English as the original language.

Motto Origin Used by
Born in conflict - settled in peace Ajax
By industry and integrity Berwick (Nova Scotia)
Determined we began - determined we remain Ameliasburg
Proud heritage - promising future Castor
Wisdom knowledge and trust Clarington

Mottoes in French

Mottoes with French as the original language.

Motto Translation in English Origin Used by
Sur terre et sur mer, Berthier toujours plus fier By sea and by land, Berthier always prouder Berthier-sur-Mer

Mottoes in Greek

Mottoes with ancient Greek as the original language.


Mottoes in Latin

Mottoes with Latin as the original language.

Motto Translation in English Origin Used by
Centum salutationes 100 Mile House
In deo imperium sed populus administrat Bruce County
Unus cum viribus duorum Abbotsford
Vires acquirit eundo We gather strength as we go Virgil, Aeneid IV, 175 Brandon

Mottoes in Old Norse

Mottoes with Old Norse as the original language.

Motto Translation in English Origin Used by
Með lögum skal land byggja By law shall the land be built up Njáls Saga Zetland, [Shetland Islands]]