University of Sydney Australia Coat of Arms Mounted Enamel Angus & Coote Plaque
University of Sydney Australia Coat of Arms Mounted Enamel Angus & Coote Medal Plaque
-Angus & Coote Jewellers Sydney engraved on back
Argent on a Cross Azure and open book proper, clasps Gold, between four Stars of eight points Or, on a chief Gules a Lion passant Guardant also Or, together with this motto "Sidere mens eadem mutato" ... to be borne and used forever herafter by the said University of Sydney on their Common Seal, Shields or otherwise according to the Law of Arms. - From the Grant of Arms, 1857
The lion in the top third of the shield ("the chief" in heraldic terms) symbolised England and Cambridge simultaneously.
The open book in the centre of the cross was said to be taken from the arms of Oxford, although it is used extensively in academic arms.
The blue cross with stars had been used for some time as an unofficial symbol for New South Wales, although there were usually five stars, one in the centre and one on each arm, and these stars were either five- or six-pointed. (The arrangement of eight-pointed stars may have been meant to recall the arms granted to the Church of England Diocese of Australia two decades before.)
Please refer to pictures for a better description of condition and measurements. Please ask any questions prior to bidding as we truly want you to be happy with your purchase.
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Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
-Angus & Coote Jewellers Sydney engraved on back
Argent on a Cross Azure and open book proper, clasps Gold, between four Stars of eight points Or, on a chief Gules a Lion passant Guardant also Or, together with this motto "Sidere mens eadem mutato" ... to be borne and used forever herafter by the said University of Sydney on their Common Seal, Shields or otherwise according to the Law of Arms. - From the Grant of Arms, 1857
The lion in the top third of the shield ("the chief" in heraldic terms) symbolised England and Cambridge simultaneously.
The open book in the centre of the cross was said to be taken from the arms of Oxford, although it is used extensively in academic arms.
The blue cross with stars had been used for some time as an unofficial symbol for New South Wales, although there were usually five stars, one in the centre and one on each arm, and these stars were either five- or six-pointed. (The arrangement of eight-pointed stars may have been meant to recall the arms granted to the Church of England Diocese of Australia two decades before.)
Please refer to pictures for a better description of condition and measurements. Please ask any questions prior to bidding as we truly want you to be happy with your purchase.
International Buyers - Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.