Isle of Wight Arms
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Arms were granted to the Isle of Wight county council in 1938, with the motto:
- ALL THIS BEAUTY IS OF GOD
the shield detail is used on the Flag.
At the centre of the shield is Carisbrooke Castle the historical seat of many former governors of the island. The blue field and gold anchors represent the island status and maritime history.
The crest is a gold mural crown, typical of many English county arms. In the case of the Isle of Wight, three blue anchors have been added.
The supporters, both rampant, are a horse and heraldic seahorse, respectively for the agricultural and seafaring traditions known on the Isle of Wight. The white colour of these animals mirrors the use of a white horse on arms of Kent. This recalls the links with the ancient Kingdom, as both areas were settled predominantly by tribes of Jutes from the 5th century onwards.
The arms were granted to the County Council, to whom they belong. Under the terms of the grant by the College of Arms, they can not be used by other organisations associated with the Isle of Wight, even with the council's permission.