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Coat of arms of Cambridge University Heraldic and Genealogical Society [9] Granted 30th May 2007 (College of Arms, London) Crest Upon a Helm with a Wreath Or and Sable A demi-Lion guardant Or supporting with its sinister foot a Book fesswise Argent bound Gules clasped Or and holding in its dexter foot a Crane’s Leg a la quise Gules feathered Or
Modern arms of universities began appearing in England around the middle of the 15th century, with Oxford's being possibly the oldest university arms in the world, being adopted around the end of the 14th century. [1] The earliest granting of university arms was to King's College Cambridge by Henry VI in 1449.
Cambridge Arms is a historic building in Columbus, Ohio.It was listed as part of the E. Broad St. Multiple Resources Area on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, removed in 1987 due to owner objection, and re-added in 2003.
Arms of the University of Cambridge. The University of Cambridge is composed of 31 colleges in addition to the academic departments and administration of the central university. Until the mid-19th century, both Cambridge and Oxford comprised a group of colleges with a small central university administration, rather than universities in the ...
The arms were granted at the 1573 visitation of the County of Cambridge undertaken by Robert Cooke, the then Clarenceux King of Arms, and a graduate of St John's College. The lions represent the university's royal patronage, the ermine represents dignity, and the Bible on the cross represents both knowledge and the Christian faith.
The coat of arms is made up of quarters each being the arms of school founders and sponsors Thomas Dabridgecourt, Thomas Greswold, William de Odingsells and Thomas Waring. [107] Sunfield Children's Home, granted 1 October 1990 Escutcheon: Vert in dexter chief a Sun in Splendour and in base two Bars triple arched.
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The official and historical coat of arms or 'full heraldic achievement' for UK schools, as granted by the College of Arms or Lyon Court, are presented herewith.For some schools, the full heraldic achievement (shield, crest, mantling and sometimes also supporters and motto) is displayed; for others just the escutcheon (shield) is shown.