Paddington
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
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PADDINGTON
Incorporated into : 1965 Westminster
Official blazon
Blue, in the chief two white wolves' heads torn off at the neck; and in the base two crossed silver swords with gold hilts passing through a gold mural crown.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on April 5, 1902.
The wolves' heads are from the arms of Sir John Aird, the first Mayor of the borough. The swords are from the arms of the See of London.
 The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905 |
 The arms in the Coffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Scott-Giles, C.W. : Civic heraldry of England and Wales, London, 1932.