The coat of arms of Montréal is a good example of the use of symbolism in heraldry and coats of arms. Read about the symbols on the Montréal coat of arms and what they represent.
The Montréal coat of arms was adopted in 1833 by the city councillors of the time. It was modified 105 years later to ensure compliance with heraldry’s high standards. In fact, this crest was the only city emblem until 1981 when a stylized logo was […]
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Additional reading . . .
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Montreal
http://www.ngw.nl/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=Montreal