Westminster Coat of Arms, HSBC, Eastgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, England, UK - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

The duke of Westminster's coat of arms and moto on the side of a building who's current use is as a HSBC bank.

The moto of "Virtus non stemmea" means "Valor, not garland". This is the Duke of Westminster's motto at his stately home in Eaton. The motto means, less literally: Courage, not pomp.

Sir Richard Grosvenor, the 7th Baronet, was created Baron Grosvenor in 1761 and in 1784 became both Viscount Belgrave and Earl Grosvenor under George III. The title Marquess of Westminster was bestowed upon Robert Grosvenor the 2nd Earl Grosvenor at the coronation of William IV in 1831. - With thanks to (visit link)

The coat of arms has two dogs on the sides of a shield emblazoned with a wheat sheaf. On top there is a smaller dog pointed to the left that looks to be the same breed. The colours are light blue with gold details.

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family Full name of the bearer: Duke of Westminster Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: Wall above:- HSBC Eastgate Street Chester Cheshire Material / Design: Stone Blazon (heraldic description): The coat of arms has two dogs on the sides of a shield emblazoned with a wheat sheaf. On top there is a smaller dog pointed to the left that looks to be the same breed. The colours are light blue with gold details. Address: HSBC Eastgate Street Chester Cheshire Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link] Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed

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