The Coat of Arms of Brisbane.

The Coat of Arms of Brisbane is an historic icon; symbolising aspects of not only the City but also the eponymous New South Welsh Governor Sir Thomas Brisbane. Image File history File links Coat of arms of the City of Brisbane. ... Image File history File links Coat of arms of the City of Brisbane. ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ... Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane (July 23, 1773 – January 27, 1860) was a soldier, colonial Governor and astronomer. ...

Sir Thomas' preoccupation with the field of astronomy are indicated by the two mullets. The Stafford knot is the badge of the 38th Foot (Staffordshire Regiment) in which Sir Thomas Brisbane first entered the British Army as an Ensign in 1789. Jump to: navigation, search Map sources for Stafford at grid reference SJ9223 Stafford is the county town of Staffordshire in England. ... Jump to: navigation, search The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1789 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

The Cadeceus is the symbol of Commerce and Peace, and is the emblem depicted for Hermes in his capacity as God and Protector of Commerce.

Two Gryphons support the design, together with the motto "Meliora Sequimur", which means "We aim for the best" in Latin. The Gryphon is one of the principal bearings in heraldry, and is frequently used as a charge or supporter. The chimerical creature is half eagle and half lion and legend states that when it attains full growth, it will never be taken alive. The wavy blue bar around the creatures' necks alludes to the city's location as a port on the river. Gryphon can refer to: The Griffin, a legendary creature. ...

The palm leaves in the crest are a symbol of victory included as a compliment from the Council to the valour of Australian Armed Forces. Brisbane City Councils corporate logo The Brisbane City Council is the governing council for Brisbane, which the capital of Queensland, Australia. ...

Valour, honour and high-mettled attributes are conveyed by the leopard in the crest. The colours of the city, blue and gold, are indicated by the top wreath.

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