Walvis Bay
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WALVIS BAY
Region: Erongo
Additions : 19?? Kuisebmond
Official blazon
- (af)
Wapen: In goud, 'n golwende dwarsbalk van drie stukke, blou, silwer en blou, in die skildhoof vergesel van 'n walvis en in die skildvoet van 'n pelikaan, albei van natuurlike kleur. Helmteken:'n Regopgeplaaste swart anker en tou. Wrong en Dekklede: Goud en blou. Skildhouers: Twee flaminke van natuurlike kleur. Wapenspreuk: IN UTRUMQUE PARATUS
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Arms: Or, on a fess wavy Azure a barrulet wavy Argent, in chief a whale and in base a pelican, both proper. Crest: An anchor cabled erect, Sable. Wreath and Mantling: Or and Azure. Supporters: Two flamingoes proper. Motto: IN UTRUMQUE PARATUS
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on October 30, 1967.
The whale (Walvis in Dutch) is a canting element, the anchor stands for the harbour and bay.
I have no information on the other elements. Any information is welcome !
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