Does anyone have the blazon from the grant for Williamsburg, VA?
https://www.ci.williamsburg.va.us/gen/history/cow01a.htm
Shield: Vert the sun in his splendor between seven billets Or, four in chief and three (two and one) in base, all within a bordure of the same.
Crest: From a mural crown Or, the figure of Minerva, vested Argent, holding in her dexter hand the mace of the city all Proper (shown upon the helm of a knight).
Mantling: Gules doubled Argent.
Supporters: Dexter, an artisan; Sinister, a public man.
Motto: Virtute et Labore Florent Respublicae (States flourish through virtue and toil).
Badge: The head of Minerva surrounded by a sun.
Authority: Adopted October 17, 1976; devised by the College of Arms, London.
Joseph McMillan wrote:
Shield: Vert the sun in his splendor between seven billets Or, four in chief and three (two and one) in base, all within a bordure of the same.
Thank you! Oddly, it is not in Zieber. Where did you find it?
Zieber is early 1900’s IIRC; whereas the arms devised by the CoA & adopted by the city in 1976 are newer.
Michael Swanson wrote:
Thank you! Oddly, it is not in Zieber. Where did you find it?
At the city website a couple of years back; I don’t know whether it’s still up there, however.
