KINGSTON UPON HULL
Origin/meaning :
The arms have been in use on seals of the City since the fifteenth century. The arms were recorded in 1612 and in 1665/6. They were certified in 1879.
The three ducal coronets are believed to refer to the legend of the Three Kings, a motif used by many towns across Europe, representing trade with far off nations.
Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones.