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The arms were recorded in 1572, and regranted on March 7, 1966. The crest and supporters were added in 1966. | The arms were recorded in 1572, and regranted on March 7, 1966. The crest and supporters were added in 1966. | ||
The three salmon probably indicate the fisheries in the Thames river. | |||
The crest was previously used by the Borough of Malden and Coombe, with that Borough's arms hung from the neck of the stag. The shield is based on the arms of Merton College, Oxford, historic owners of the area. The stag is | The crest was previously used by the Borough of Malden and Coombe, with that Borough's arms hung from the neck of the stag. The shield is based on the arms of Merton College, Oxford, historic owners of the area. The stag is | ||