FORFAR (Forfarshire).

FORFAR (Forfarshire). Has not matriculated any armorial bearings. Those used are as according to the annexed blazon, which is quoted as it has been supplied to the editor, though it exhibits several heraldic errors:— Arms — Azure a square castle embattled above the gate and on the top of the walls. Triple towered, the centre one largest, all pyramidically roofed argent, masoned sable,, the portcullis and windows gules. The middle tower ensigned with a staff" and banner charged with the Royal Arms of Scotland. On a chief wavy or, a fir-tree proper, between a bull's head and stag's head, both caboshed, argent. Crest — On a wreath, a lion rampant azure. Supporters — Two warriors in Roman costume, the one on the de.xter having a bow in his right hand with a quiver of arrows slung on his shoulder; the one on the sinister having a target (charged with a thistle) on his left arm, and a sword or sabre hung by a belt at his side, proper. Motto — " Ut quocunque paratus."

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