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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom
England

LICHFIELD (borough)

Incorporated into : 1974 Lichfield (district)

Coat of arms of Lichfield

Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on March 28, 1950.

The chevrons probably derive from the Arms of the ancient family of Stafford.

On the Dexter site (right-hand side, looking from behind) a Bishop, fully-robed, holding a Pastoral staff, and the Cathedral represented, which symbolises Saint Chad, the first Bishop of Lichfield
On the Sinister side (left-hand side, looking from behind) a representation of a Guild Master, robed in 15th century dress and holding in one hand, a posy of roses.

The motto, "SALVE, MAGNA PARENS" = "HAIL GREAT MOTHER", was first used by Samuel Johnson at the beginning of the compilation of his famous Dictionary. It was a tribute by Johnson, not only to his beloved native city, but also to Lichfield as the Mother City of the Kingdom of Mercia.

Literature : Information provided by the Lichfield Council.


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