Coat of arms of Victoria (state)
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The coat of arms of Victoria is the official heraldic symbol of the Australian state of Victoria. Victoria was the second state of Australia to gain arms, granted on 6 June 1910 by royal warrant of King George V. The state had been named in 1851 after his grandmother, who reigned at the time.[1] The current version of the arms was granted 28 March 1978 in the royal warrant issued by Queen Elizabeth II.
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Coat of arms of Victoria | |
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Adopted | 6 June 1910 28 March 1973 (current version) |
Crest | Demi-kangaroo proper, the Crown of St. Edward in its paws (formerly the Tudor Crown) |
Torse | Argent and azure |
Shield | Azure, five stars representing the Southern Cross, argent |
Supporters | Two female figures representing peace and prosperity |
Compartment | Grassy mound with pink heath |
Motto | Peace and Prosperity |
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