FREE STATE PROVINCE
The provincial coat of arms for the Free State province were registered
with the Bureau of Heraldry on 7 May 1999. The arms are described as follows :
Arms: Per chevron inverted, Or and Vert, the head of an Orange River Lily
(Crinum bulbispermum) with three blossoms and four buds slipped proper and a
chief dancetty, the peaks terminating in merlons, Azure; the shield ensigned
of a circlet Or, embellished with representations of cut diamonds Argent,
enamelled Azure against the upper and Vert against the lower facets,
heightened of four heads of maize Argent, leaved Or, alternating with as
many ears of wheat of the last.
Supporters: Two cheetahs proper
Special Compartment: A representation of the Free State plains proper
Motto: Katleho Ka Kopano
Origin/meaning :
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Literature : - Information and picture provided by Bruce Berry.
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