BERMONDSEY, Borough of (London).

BERMONDSEY, Borough of (London). Quarterly azure and gules, in chief a lion passant guardant supporting with the dexter paw a crosier erect between two Roman B's, in the third quarter a battle-axe erect, blade to the sinister entiled by a ducal coronet, and in the fourth quarter an ancient ship of three masts, sails set and flags flying to the dexter, all or. Crest — On a wreath of the colours, a lion passant guardant gules charged on the shoulder with a Roman B, supporting with the dexter paw a crosier erect, both or. Motto — " Prosunt gentibus artes."

[Granted 25th March 1901.]

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