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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom
England

ORPINGTON

Incorporated into : 1965 Bromley

Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on July 30, 1956.
The blue and white wave represents the River Cray, which has its source in the District, and the mural crowns symbolise the urban development in the northern and central parts of the District. The sword and chain are derived from the badge of the famous Royal Air Force Station at Biggin Hill. The green border represents the Green Belt around London, and symbolises the rural character of the extensive eastern and southern parts of the District, which lie within the Belt.
The white horse, previously used as an emblem by the Council, is from the arms of the Kent County Council, and the mural crown from the shield, symbol of civic government, makes the crest distinctive to Orpington.

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