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England


CARMARTHENSHIRE

Additions : 1996 Llanelli

Origin/meaning :
Carmarthenshire was granted arms in 1935. In 1974 the county was absorbed into Dyfed. When Carmarthenshire was recreated in 1996 the old arms were allowed with the addition of supporters.

The arms combine the traditional arms of the kings of South Wales with the red Welsh dragon. The red dragon appears again as crest and dexter supporter. The sinister supporter is a sea horse suggesting the county's maritime heritage.

Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones.



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