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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom England SANDWELL Additions : 1974 Warley, West Bromwich Origin/meaning : Sandwell's arms were granted on 4th July 1974 The green and gold and per saltire division of the shield is taken from Warley's arms. The four mill-irons were part of West Bromwich's arms. They symbolise the metal industries of the area. The gold flanks and central fountain represent the borough's name "Sand-Well". The name itself was that of an Abbey that lay near the boundary of the two boroughs. The Saxon crown in the crest repeats the colours of the shield. The stag was used by West Bromwich. He is charged with blue stars and fleurs-de-lis representing the sparkling water of Sandwell Spa. The caduceus, taken from Warley's arms is a symbol of commerce. The motto was inherited from Warley. Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones.

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