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Bureau of Heraldry, South Africa
| Arms: |
Azure, three escutcheons Or, placed two and one, and on a chief Or the South African lion (to wit, the lion as presented in the crest of the coat of arms of the Republic of South Africa) |
| Crest: |
On a wreath Or and Azure, a branch of Protea containing three flower-heads and leaves, all proper. Mantling: Or and Azure. |
| Batons: |
The representation as a whole superimposed on two batons placed in saltire, Or. |
| Motto: |
ARMORUM INSIGNIUMQUE CUSTOS |
| Source: |
Grant by State President. GN 409, GG 1067, 1965-03-26. Certificate issued: 1966-03-01 (English). H2/9 |
| URL: |
www.national.archives.gov.za (click on Bureau of Heraldry) |
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