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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
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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