Coat of arms of Norfolk Island explained

Coat of arms of Norfolk Island
Armiger:Territory of Norfolk Island
Year Adopted:20 October 1980
Crest:Out of a Naval Crown Azure a demi-lion Or gorged with a laurel wreath proper and holding a covered cup Or
Torse:Argent and Azure
Shield:Per chevron Azure and Argent in chief two Mullets of the last and in base issuant from a Rocky Mount charged with a Book expanded proper edged Or leathered Gules a Norfolk Island Pine proper
Supporters:On the dexter side a Lion and on the sinister side a Kangaroo proper each resting the exterior foreleg on an Anchor erect Azure
Motto:Inasmuch

The coat of arms of Norfolk Island is an official symbol of the island and external Australian territory of Norfolk Island. It was granted by a Royal Warrant of Queen Elizabeth II on 20 October 1980.[1]

The motto INASMUCH comes from the song Come Ye Blessed, a local anthem.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Norfolk Island - Coat of arms (Crest) of Norfolk Island.