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	~~The '''coats of arms of Westarctica''' include all official coats of arms of all of the peers of the nation. Not every peer has yet been assigned a coat of arms, but several have.~~		#REDIRECT [[Gallery of Westarctican Arms]]

	~~==Westarctica==~~
	The coat of arms of the Westarctica itself was established in its current form in 2020 as a [[National Symbols of Westarctica\|National Symbol of Westarctica]], but arms for the nation have existed in various forms since 2005. It was originally used in its most basic form (without supporters) on the reverse side of [[Coins of Westarctica\|Westarctica's coins]], and a version with lion supporters was in the letterhead for decrees and correspondence issued by the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica\|Grand Duke]].

	~~===Early history (2005 - 2014)===~~
	~~[[File:Grand duchy crown large.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Arms of Westarctica from 2005 - 2015]]~~
	The first coat of arms for [[Westarctica]] was created by [[Duke of Moulton-Berlin\|Jon-Lawrence Langer]] in January 2005 in his capacity as [[Ellsworth King of Arms\|Chief Herald]]. The colors and design were based upon the first [[Flag of Westarctica]]: a green cross upon a field of teal. Instead of green and teal, however, Langer chose the colors yellow and sky blue to help set it apart from the flag.

	These arms were quickly embraced by [[Grand Duke Travis]], who integrated the new arms into a more robust version with gilded lions as supporters. This version was actually just an edited graphic of the coat of arms of Luxembourg, but it graced the letterhead of many of the Grand Duke's early decrees, correspondence, [[Proclamations of Titleage]], and [[Courtesy title]]s. An even more colorful and original crest was later created to frame the arms which featured a grand ducal crown atop a knight's armorial helmet. This would become the most publicly recognizable variant of the arms and remained in use throughout the reigns of subsequent Grand Dukes.

	~~===From 2015 - 2020===~~
	~~====Greater Arms====~~
	~~[[File:New greater shield.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Greater Arms of Westarctica]]~~
	In early 2015, Grand Duke Travis commissioned a new coat of arms from [[Michael Richards]], the [[Ellsworth King of Arms]]. These arms were more colorful and more closely resembled the traditional arms of European royal families. The new arms echoed the general layout and composition of the original Langer-created arms, but in a more subdued color scheme with an updated crown symbol. These arms featured lions as supporters surrounded by the ornamental chain of the [[Order of the Snowflake]]. Westarctica's national motto, "Fortune Favors the Bold" is written in English along the bottom of the arms.

	These arms became known as the Greater Arms of Westarctica and are used only for the highest, most important documents of State. All Letters Patent creating new titles in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]] bear the Greater Arms.

	~~====Lesser Arms====~~
	~~[[File:Lesser COA Westarctica.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Lesser Arms of Westarctica: ''Azure, charged with 33 snowflakes argent''.]]~~
	Shortly after the Greater Arms had been created, [[Grand Duke Travis]] was approached by Erik White, the Baron of [[Forrester Island\|Forrester]] with a variant version of arms that His Lordship felt would be an appropriate alternative. The Forrester arms featured white [[snow\|snowflakes]] upon a field of dark blue with two [[orca]]s as supporters topped with a royal crown.

	[[Grand Duke Travis]] liked these arms so much that he decided to add them to the [[National Symbols of Westarctica]] for more casual, presentational uses and called them the Lesser Arms of Westarctica. For example, the Grand Duke has a coffee mug bearing the Lesser Arms, and they are used in Westarctica's [[Honorary Consular Corps\|Honorary Consulates]] around the world. These arms may be utilized by any citizen, [[Orders of Westarctica\|knight]], or [[Peerage of Westarctica\|noble peer]] who wishes to display a general coat of arms that symbolize their loyalty to the nation.

	The Lesser Arms have also been featured on [[Stamps of Westarctica\|Westarctica's stamps]] and the newly-created [[20 ice mark note\|20 Ice Mark banknote]]. All [[Proclamations of Titleage]] issued by the Grand Duke after 2015 bear the Lesser Arms at the top of the certificate.

	~~===Current version of Arms===~~
	~~[[File:Westarctica Arms - Full.png\|250px\|thumb\|Current Arms of Westarctica]]~~
	~~In May 2020, after several months of debate and input from various members of Westarctica's government, the [[Baron of Abele]], in his capacity as the~~ [[~~Ellsworth King~~ of Arms]], created a new version of Westarctica's official coat of arms. After some discussion, it was decided that these arms would serve as both the arms of the nation and also the personal arms of the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]]. This is keeping in line with the policies of many other monarchies.

	The arms maintain much of the symbology found on the previous arms, and also incorporates new elements. The shield featured on the center of the arms is the same shield that has been used by the Clan McHenry since the 1600s, and was re-created from the arms found on the 1824 tombstone of Daniel McHenry. It is believed these arms were originally granted to James McHenry, Esq. by King Charles I of England.

	The blazon for the shield goes thus: ''Quarterly, in the first and fourth blue-céleste, with a cross or, in the first quarter a crown argent, in the second and third azure, six snowflakes argent, over all an inescutcheon of the fourth, a fess of the third, between three pelicans vulning, wings addorsed and inverted of the same.''

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	~~==Duke of Duncan==~~
	The Duke of Duncan bears the following arms: [[File:Duncan.jpg\|right\|thumb\|His Grace, the Duke of Duncan: Quarterly sable and azure, in the first and fourth quarters a lantern proper, in the second and third quarters a book expanded proper. Crest: above a ducal coronet or, two swords inverted saltirwise proper. Supporters: two sea-lions guardant or, langued and armed gules.]]
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	~~==Duke of Fox Grove==~~
	The Duke of Fox Grove bears the following arms: [[File:fox_grove.jpg\|right\|thumb\|His Grace, the Duke of Fox Grove: Quarterly azure and vert, in the first quarter a lion contourné or, in the fourth quarter a beech tree trunked argent and leaved or. Crest: Above a ducal coronet, above a heaume proper grilled or, the head of a wolf erased of the same. Supporters: two bears respectant argent, collared and chained or, each charged on the shoulder with an escucheon azure, a cross of the first, in the dexter chief an antique crown of the same.]]
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	~~==Duke of La Gorce==~~
	The Duke of La Gorce bears the following arms: [[File:La gorce.jpg\|thumb\|right\|His Grace, the Duke of La Gorce: Argent, a griffon segreant gules, a bordure chequey azure and or. Crest: Above a ducal coronet, above a heaume proper grilled or, a paschal lamb. Supporters: two sea lions combatant or, langued gules, armed and finned azure.]]
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	~~==Duke of Van Valkenburg==~~
	The Duke of Van Vakkenburg bears the following arms: [[File:Van valkenburg.jpg\|right\|thumb\| His Grace, the Duke of Van Valkenburg: Quarterly, 1 and 4 murrey, a cross flory or, 2 and 3 argent, a fleur de lis azure. Crest: on a ducal coronet or, upon a heaume grilled of the same, a unicorn's head erased proper, langued gules, charged with a fleur de lis azure. Supporters: In the dexter an emperor penguin respectant proper, in the sinister a unicorn rampant of the same, langued gules.]]

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	==Duke of Van Valkenburg==		==Duke of Van Valkenburg==
	The Duke of Van Vakkenburg bears the following arms: [[~~File:~~File:Van valkenburg.jpg\|right\|thumb\| His Grace, the Duke of Van Valkenburg: Quarterly, 1 and 4 murrey, a cross flory or, 2 and 3 argent, a fleur de lis azure. Crest: on a ducal coronet or, upon a heaume grilled of the same, a unicorn's head erased proper, langued gules, charged with a fleur de lis azure. Supporters: In the dexter an emperor penguin respectant proper, in the sinister a unicorn rampant of the same, langued gules.]]		The Duke of Van Vakkenburg bears the following arms: [[File:Van valkenburg.jpg\|right\|thumb\| His Grace, the Duke of Van Valkenburg: Quarterly, 1 and 4 murrey, a cross flory or, 2 and 3 argent, a fleur de lis azure. Crest: on a ducal coronet or, upon a heaume grilled of the same, a unicorn's head erased proper, langued gules, charged with a fleur de lis azure. Supporters: In the dexter an emperor penguin respectant proper, in the sinister a unicorn rampant of the same, langued gules.]]

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	==Duke of Van Valkenburg==		==Duke of Van Valkenburg==
	The Duke of Van Vakkenburg bears the following arms: [[File:Van ~~Valkenburg~~.jpg\|right\|thumb\| His Grace, the Duke of Van Valkenburg: Quarterly, 1 and 4 murrey, a cross flory or, 2 and 3 argent, a fleur de lis azure. Crest: on a ducal coronet or, upon a heaume grilled of the same, a unicorn's head erased proper, langued gules, charged with a fleur de lis azure. Supporters: In the dexter an emperor penguin respectant proper, in the sinister a unicorn rampant of the same, langued gules.]]		The Duke of Van Vakkenburg bears the following arms: [[File:File:Van valkenburg.jpg\|right\|thumb\| His Grace, the Duke of Van Valkenburg: Quarterly, 1 and 4 murrey, a cross flory or, 2 and 3 argent, a fleur de lis azure. Crest: on a ducal coronet or, upon a heaume grilled of the same, a unicorn's head erased proper, langued gules, charged with a fleur de lis azure. Supporters: In the dexter an emperor penguin respectant proper, in the sinister a unicorn rampant of the same, langued gules.]]

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	==Duke of Van Valkenburg==		==Duke of Van Valkenburg==
	The Duke of Van Vakkenburg bears the following arms: [[File:Van Valkenburg.jpg\|right\|thumb\| His Grace, the Duke of Van Valkenburg: Quarterly, 1 and 4 murrey, a cross flory or, 2 and 3 argent, a fleur de lis azure. Crest: on a ducal coronet or, upon a heaume grilled of the same, a unicorn's head erased proper, langued gules, charged with a fleur de lis azure. Supporters: In the dexter an emperor penguin respectant proper, in the sinister a unicorn rampant of the same, langued gules.		The Duke of Van Vakkenburg bears the following arms: [[File:Van Valkenburg.jpg\|right\|thumb\| His Grace, the Duke of Van Valkenburg: Quarterly, 1 and 4 murrey, a cross flory or, 2 and 3 argent, a fleur de lis azure. Crest: on a ducal coronet or, upon a heaume grilled of the same, a unicorn's head erased proper, langued gules, charged with a fleur de lis azure. Supporters: In the dexter an emperor penguin respectant proper, in the sinister a unicorn rampant of the same, langued gules.]]

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	==Duke of La Gorce==		==Duke of La Gorce==
	The Duke of La Gorce bears the following arms: [[File:La gorce.jpg\|thumb\|right\|His Grace, the Duke of La Gorce: Argent, a griffon segreant gules, a bordure chequey azure and or. Crest: Above a ducal coronet, above a heaume proper grilled or, a paschal lamb. Supporters: two sea lions combatant or, langued gules, armed and finned azure.]]		The Duke of La Gorce bears the following arms: [[File:La gorce.jpg\|thumb\|right\|His Grace, the Duke of La Gorce: Argent, a griffon segreant gules, a bordure chequey azure and or. Crest: Above a ducal coronet, above a heaume proper grilled or, a paschal lamb. Supporters: two sea lions combatant or, langued gules, armed and finned azure.]]
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			==Duke of Van Valkenburg==
			The Duke of Van Vakkenburg bears the following arms: [[File:Van Valkenburg.jpg\|right\|thumb\| His Grace, the Duke of Van Valkenburg: Quarterly, 1 and 4 murrey, a cross flory or, 2 and 3 argent, a fleur de lis azure. Crest: on a ducal coronet or, upon a heaume grilled of the same, a unicorn's head erased proper, langued gules, charged with a fleur de lis azure. Supporters: In the dexter an emperor penguin respectant proper, in the sinister a unicorn rampant of the same, langued gules.

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	==Duke of Fox Grove==		==Duke of Fox Grove==
	The Duke of Fox Grove bears the following arms: [[File:fox_grove.jpg\|right\|thumb\|His Grace, the Duke of Fox Grove: Quarterly azure and vert, in the first quarter a lion contourné or, in the fourth quarter a beech tree trunked argent and leaved or. Crest: Above a ducal coronet, above a heaume proper grilled or, the head of a wolf erased of the same. Supporters: two bears respectant argent, collared and chained or, each charged on the shoulder with an escucheon azure, a cross of the first, in the dexter chief an antique crown of the same.]]		The Duke of Fox Grove bears the following arms: [[File:fox_grove.jpg\|right\|thumb\|His Grace, the Duke of Fox Grove: Quarterly azure and vert, in the first quarter a lion contourné or, in the fourth quarter a beech tree trunked argent and leaved or. Crest: Above a ducal coronet, above a heaume proper grilled or, the head of a wolf erased of the same. Supporters: two bears respectant argent, collared and chained or, each charged on the shoulder with an escucheon azure, a cross of the first, in the dexter chief an antique crown of the same.]]
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			==Duke of La Gorce==
			The Duke of La Gorce bears the following arms: [[File:La gorce.jpg\|thumb\|right\|His Grace, the Duke of La Gorce: Argent, a griffon segreant gules, a bordure chequey azure and or. Crest: Above a ducal coronet, above a heaume proper grilled or, a paschal lamb. Supporters: two sea lions combatant or, langued gules, armed and finned azure.]]

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	The blazon for the shield goes thus: ''Quarterly, in the first and fourth blue-céleste, with a cross or, in the first quarter a crown argent, in the second and third azure, six snowflakes argent, over all an inescutcheon of the fourth, a fess of the third, between three pelicans vulning, wings addorsed and inverted of the same.''		The blazon for the shield goes thus: ''Quarterly, in the first and fourth blue-céleste, with a cross or, in the first quarter a crown argent, in the second and third azure, six snowflakes argent, over all an inescutcheon of the fourth, a fess of the third, between three pelicans vulning, wings addorsed and inverted of the same.''

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	==Duke of Duncan==		==Duke of Duncan==
	The Duke of Duncan bears the following arms:[[File:Duncan.jpg\|~~left~~\|thumb\|His Grace, the Duke of Duncan: Quarterly sable and azure, in the first and fourth quarters a lantern proper, in the second and third quarters a book expanded proper. Crest: above a ducal coronet or, two swords inverted saltirwise proper. Supporters: two sea-lions guardant or, langued and armed gules.]]		The Duke of Duncan bears the following arms: [[File:Duncan.jpg\|right\|thumb\|His Grace, the Duke of Duncan: Quarterly sable and azure, in the first and fourth quarters a lantern proper, in the second and third quarters a book expanded proper. Crest: above a ducal coronet or, two swords inverted saltirwise proper. Supporters: two sea-lions guardant or, langued and armed gules.]]
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			==Duke of Fox Grove==
			The Duke of Fox Grove bears the following arms: [[File:fox_grove.jpg\|right\|thumb\|His Grace, the Duke of Fox Grove: Quarterly azure and vert, in the first quarter a lion contourné or, in the fourth quarter a beech tree trunked argent and leaved or. Crest: Above a ducal coronet, above a heaume proper grilled or, the head of a wolf erased of the same. Supporters: two bears respectant argent, collared and chained or, each charged on the shoulder with an escucheon azure, a cross of the first, in the dexter chief an antique crown of the same.]]

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	The '''~~coat~~ of arms of Westarctica''' ~~was established in its current form in 2020 as a [[National Symbols~~ of ~~Westarctica\|National Symbol~~ of ~~Westarctica]], but arms for~~ the nation ~~have existed in various forms since 2005~~. ~~It was originally used in its most basic form (without supporters) on the reverse side~~ of ~~[[Coins of Westarctica\|Westarctica's coins]]~~, ~~and a version with lion supporters was in the letterhead for decrees and correspondence issued by the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica\|Grand Duke]]~~.		The '''coats of arms of Westarctica''' include all official coats of arms of all of the peers of the nation. Not every peer has yet been assigned a coat of arms, but several have.

	==Early history (2005 - 2014)==		==Westarctica==
			The coat of arms of the Westarctica itself was established in its current form in 2020 as a [[National Symbols of Westarctica\|National Symbol of Westarctica]], but arms for the nation have existed in various forms since 2005. It was originally used in its most basic form (without supporters) on the reverse side of [[Coins of Westarctica\|Westarctica's coins]], and a version with lion supporters was in the letterhead for decrees and correspondence issued by the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica\|Grand Duke]].

			===Early history (2005 - 2014)===
	[[File:Grand duchy crown large.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Arms of Westarctica from 2005 - 2015]]		[[File:Grand duchy crown large.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Arms of Westarctica from 2005 - 2015]]
	The first coat of arms for [[Westarctica]] was created by [[Duke of Moulton-Berlin\|Jon-Lawrence Langer]] in January 2005 in his capacity as [[Ellsworth King of Arms\|Chief Herald]]. The colors and design were based upon the first [[Flag of Westarctica]]: a green cross upon a field of teal. Instead of green and teal, however, Langer chose the colors yellow and sky blue to help set it apart from the flag.		The first coat of arms for [[Westarctica]] was created by [[Duke of Moulton-Berlin\|Jon-Lawrence Langer]] in January 2005 in his capacity as [[Ellsworth King of Arms\|Chief Herald]]. The colors and design were based upon the first [[Flag of Westarctica]]: a green cross upon a field of teal. Instead of green and teal, however, Langer chose the colors yellow and sky blue to help set it apart from the flag.
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	These arms were quickly embraced by [[Grand Duke Travis]], who integrated the new arms into a more robust version with gilded lions as supporters. This version was actually just an edited graphic of the coat of arms of Luxembourg, but it graced the letterhead of many of the Grand Duke's early decrees, correspondence, [[Proclamations of Titleage]], and [[Courtesy title]]s. An even more colorful and original crest was later created to frame the arms which featured a grand ducal crown atop a knight's armorial helmet. This would become the most publicly recognizable variant of the arms and remained in use throughout the reigns of subsequent Grand Dukes.		These arms were quickly embraced by [[Grand Duke Travis]], who integrated the new arms into a more robust version with gilded lions as supporters. This version was actually just an edited graphic of the coat of arms of Luxembourg, but it graced the letterhead of many of the Grand Duke's early decrees, correspondence, [[Proclamations of Titleage]], and [[Courtesy title]]s. An even more colorful and original crest was later created to frame the arms which featured a grand ducal crown atop a knight's armorial helmet. This would become the most publicly recognizable variant of the arms and remained in use throughout the reigns of subsequent Grand Dukes.

	==From 2015 - 2020==		===From 2015 - 2020===
	===Greater Arms===		====Greater Arms====
	[[File:New greater shield.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Greater Arms of Westarctica]]		[[File:New greater shield.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Greater Arms of Westarctica]]
	In early 2015, Grand Duke Travis commissioned a new coat of arms from [[Michael Richards]], the [[Ellsworth King of Arms]]. These arms were more colorful and more closely resembled the traditional arms of European royal families. The new arms echoed the general layout and composition of the original Langer-created arms, but in a more subdued color scheme with an updated crown symbol. These arms featured lions as supporters surrounded by the ornamental chain of the [[Order of the Snowflake]]. Westarctica's national motto, "Fortune Favors the Bold" is written in English along the bottom of the arms.		In early 2015, Grand Duke Travis commissioned a new coat of arms from [[Michael Richards]], the [[Ellsworth King of Arms]]. These arms were more colorful and more closely resembled the traditional arms of European royal families. The new arms echoed the general layout and composition of the original Langer-created arms, but in a more subdued color scheme with an updated crown symbol. These arms featured lions as supporters surrounded by the ornamental chain of the [[Order of the Snowflake]]. Westarctica's national motto, "Fortune Favors the Bold" is written in English along the bottom of the arms.
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	These arms became known as the Greater Arms of Westarctica and are used only for the highest, most important documents of State. All Letters Patent creating new titles in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]] bear the Greater Arms.		These arms became known as the Greater Arms of Westarctica and are used only for the highest, most important documents of State. All Letters Patent creating new titles in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]] bear the Greater Arms.

	===Lesser Arms===		====Lesser Arms====
	[[File:Lesser COA Westarctica.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Lesser Arms of Westarctica: ''Azure, charged with 33 snowflakes argent''.]]		[[File:Lesser COA Westarctica.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Lesser Arms of Westarctica: ''Azure, charged with 33 snowflakes argent''.]]
	Shortly after the Greater Arms had been created, [[Grand Duke Travis]] was approached by Erik White, the Baron of [[Forrester Island\|Forrester]] with a variant version of arms that His Lordship felt would be an appropriate alternative. The Forrester arms featured white [[snow\|snowflakes]] upon a field of dark blue with two [[orca]]s as supporters topped with a royal crown.		Shortly after the Greater Arms had been created, [[Grand Duke Travis]] was approached by Erik White, the Baron of [[Forrester Island\|Forrester]] with a variant version of arms that His Lordship felt would be an appropriate alternative. The Forrester arms featured white [[snow\|snowflakes]] upon a field of dark blue with two [[orca]]s as supporters topped with a royal crown.
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	The Lesser Arms have also been featured on [[Stamps of Westarctica\|Westarctica's stamps]] and the newly-created [[20 ice mark note\|20 Ice Mark banknote]]. All [[Proclamations of Titleage]] issued by the Grand Duke after 2015 bear the Lesser Arms at the top of the certificate.		The Lesser Arms have also been featured on [[Stamps of Westarctica\|Westarctica's stamps]] and the newly-created [[20 ice mark note\|20 Ice Mark banknote]]. All [[Proclamations of Titleage]] issued by the Grand Duke after 2015 bear the Lesser Arms at the top of the certificate.

	==Current version of Arms==		===Current version of Arms===
	[[File:Westarctica Arms - Full.png\|250px\|thumb\|Current Arms of Westarctica]]		[[File:Westarctica Arms - Full.png\|250px\|thumb\|Current Arms of Westarctica]]
	In May 2020, after several months of debate and input from various members of Westarctica's government, the [[Baron of Abele]], in his capacity as the [[Ellsworth King of Arms]], created a new version of Westarctica's official coat of arms. After some discussion, it was decided that these arms would serve as both the arms of the nation and also the personal arms of the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]]. This is keeping in line with the policies of many other monarchies.		In May 2020, after several months of debate and input from various members of Westarctica's government, the [[Baron of Abele]], in his capacity as the [[Ellsworth King of Arms]], created a new version of Westarctica's official coat of arms. After some discussion, it was decided that these arms would serve as both the arms of the nation and also the personal arms of the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]]. This is keeping in line with the policies of many other monarchies.
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	The blazon for the shield goes thus: ''Quarterly, in the first and fourth blue-céleste, with a cross or, in the first quarter a crown argent, in the second and third azure, six snowflakes argent, over all an inescutcheon of the fourth, a fess of the third, between three pelicans vulning, wings addorsed and inverted of the same.''		The blazon for the shield goes thus: ''Quarterly, in the first and fourth blue-céleste, with a cross or, in the first quarter a crown argent, in the second and third azure, six snowflakes argent, over all an inescutcheon of the fourth, a fess of the third, between three pelicans vulning, wings addorsed and inverted of the same.''

			==Duke of Duncan==
			The Duke of Duncan bears the following arms:[[File:Duncan.jpg\|left\|thumb\|His Grace, the Duke of Duncan: Quarterly sable and azure, in the first and fourth quarters a lantern proper, in the second and third quarters a book expanded proper. Crest: above a ducal coronet or, two swords inverted saltirwise proper. Supporters: two sea-lions guardant or, langued and armed gules.]]

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Current version of Arms

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	The arms maintain much of the symbology found on the previous arms, and also incorporates new elements. The shield featured on the center of the arms is the same shield that has been used by the Clan McHenry since the 1600s, and was re-created from the arms found on the 1824 tombstone of Daniel McHenry. It is believed these arms were originally granted to James McHenry, Esq. by King Charles I of England.		The arms maintain much of the symbology found on the previous arms, and also incorporates new elements. The shield featured on the center of the arms is the same shield that has been used by the Clan McHenry since the 1600s, and was re-created from the arms found on the 1824 tombstone of Daniel McHenry. It is believed these arms were originally granted to James McHenry, Esq. by King Charles I of England.

	The blazon for the shield goes thus: ''Quarterly, in the first and fourth blue-céleste, with a cross or, a crown ~~dexter~~ argent, in the second and third azure, six snowflakes argent, over all an inescutcheon of the fourth, a fess of the third, between three pelicans vulning, wings addorsed and inverted of the same.''		The blazon for the shield goes thus: ''Quarterly, in the first and fourth blue-céleste, with a cross or, in the first quarter a crown argent, in the second and third azure, six snowflakes argent, over all an inescutcheon of the fourth, a fess of the third, between three pelicans vulning, wings addorsed and inverted of the same.''

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