Coat of Arms of Borough of Douglas, Isle of Man
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Mike_bjm
N 54° 09.993 W 004° 28.269
30U E 403955 N 6003052
Coat of Arms of Borough of Douglas, Isle of Man were officially granted on 2 March 1896
Waymark Code: WMTY5E
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 01/22/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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In the dexter chief corner,an old Viking Ship is placed, marking the Norse history of the Island. In the adjoining quarter the Eagle and Child, representing the Arms of the Derby Family, which has long association with the Island and Douglas. Immediately under the Viking Ship is placed a Lion Rampant, representing the Arms of the Athol family, which like the Derby family has a long association with the Island and Douglas. In the quarter adjoining this, the Three Legs of Man ungartered, which has been used to represent the Island for centuries.

Underneath is a scroll with the words "Borough of Douglas", and another scroll containing the words in Manx Gaelic "Kiannoortys Cheusthie-jeh Kiannoortys", which in English means "Government within a Government", the Latin being "Imperium in Imperio"

Source: (visit link)
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town

Full name of the bearer: Borough of Douglas

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
On a street sign off Victoria Road, Douglas Isle of Man.


Material / Design: Cast metal

Address:
Linden Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man IM2 6AD


Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]

Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]

Blazon (heraldic description): Not listed

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