Arms of the City of Cornwall
Arms of the City of Cornwall
Blazon
Or fifteen roundels in pile within a double tressure flory Sable;
Symbolism
The colours and discs are based on the Arms of the Duchy of Cornwall, England. The fifteen discs are surrounded by a pair of narrow bands known as a double tressure flory, a version of which appears in the Arms of the King of Scotland and honours the first Scottish settlers of this region. The parallel bands recall the two row wampum belts presented to the early settlers by the Indigenous peoples. The fleurs-de-lis recognize the French heritage of the City of Cornwall.
Crest of the City of Cornwall
Blazon
A Cornish chough wings uplifted Sable beaked and membered Gules gorged of a crown flory and holding in the dexter talon a fouled anchor Or;
Symbolism
The Cornish chough with outstretched wings recalls the Arms of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and repeats the elements of the Arms of the Duchy of Cornwall. The coronet of fleurs-de-lis worn as a collar by the chough is a reference to the French settlers who played a central part in the development and settlement. The anchor signifies that Cornwall is a port.
Motto of the City of Cornwall
Blazon
PRO PATRIA;
Symbolism
This means “For the Motherland”.
Supporters of the City of Cornwall
Blazon
Upon a grassy mound growing thereon roses, thistles and edelweiss flowers proper two Cornish choughs Sable beaked and membered Gules, each gorged with a crown flory Or;
Symbolism
The Cornish choughs with the fleurs-de-lis coronets continue the motif in the crest. They stand on a grassy mound with roses, thistles and edelweiss symbolizing the main ethnic groups that immigrated to Cornwall (English, Scottish and German).
