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Coat of Arms of Victoria



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Coat of Arms of Victoria
Victorian Coats of Arms Designed by : Unknown
Name of Australian State : Victoria
Abbreviation : VIC
Capital City of Victoria : Melbourne
Victoria Size : 237,629 square kilometers or 91,749 square miles

Coat of Arms of Victoria

The two supporters of the Coat of Arms of Victoria include two women; Dexter holding an olive branch and representing peace and "Sinister" holding fruits and vegetables, representing prosperity. The crest is made up of a Red Kangaroo holding the Imperial Crown. The motto of the coat of arms for the state is; "Peace and Prosperity".

The official Blazon or description of the Victoria Coat of Arms;
"Arms: Azure, five Stars Argent representing the Constellation of the Southern Cross. Crest: On a Wreath of the Colours, Argent and Azure, a demi-Kangaroo proper holding in the paws an Imperial Crown Or. Supporters: Dexter, a Female Figure (representing Peace) proper vested Argent cloaked Azure wreathed round the temples with a Chaplet and holding in the exterior hand a branch of Olive also proper; and Sinister, a like figure (representing Prosperity) vested Argent cloaked Gules wreathed round the temples with a Chaplet of Corn and supporting with the exterior hand a Cornucopia proper. Motto: Peace and Prosperity."



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