Appleby

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom

APPLEBY (Borough)

Incorporated into : 1974 Eden

Official blazon

Arms : Azure, semee of apples leaves proper, three lions passant (in pale) Or, each resting the dexter forepaw on an apple of the same..
Crest : Issuant from an Ancient crown Or, a salamander proper holding in its mouth a sprig of apple-blossom leaved also proper. Mantled azure, doubled Or.
Supporters : On each side a dragon proper resting the interior hind paw on an apple, slipped and leaved Or.
Motto : Nec ferro nec igni

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on June 1, 1959.

I have only a very poor image of these arms. Any better image or further information is welcome !

The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905	The arms on a Wills's cigarette card, 1906
The new arms on a street sign 2007 (source), but the arms are not shown correctly (apple leaves are missing)

Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones.