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Devon, England

by Jarig Bakker

About the flag of Devon
Coat of Arms
North Devon
England

The Flag of Devon

There is now a flag for Devon (UK). The flag was designed by one of many contributors to a discussion originating on the BBC Devon web-site, which resulted in two 'internet based' polls attracting hundreds of votes. The winning design was the most favoured on both occasions. The flag can be seen at http://users.senet.com.au/~dewnans/Devon_Flag_Designs.html.

Paul Turner, 25 March 2003

The flag was designed by Ryan R. Sealey.
Ryan R. Sealey, 4 June 2003

Coat of Arms

by James Frankcom

The arms were granted in 1926. The red lion is that of Richard, Earl of Cornwall and King of the Romans. The crown denotes royal descent. The chief illustrates the maritime heritage of the County, in particular Sir Francis Drake's ship, The Golden Hind. In 1962 a crest and supporters were added. The crest has a Naval crown for the long association of the Royal Navy with Devon. From this rises a pony's head. This represents Dartmoor, where wild ponies still roam. The dexter supporter is a bull for agriculture and the sinister a sea-lion for the sea. Thus both the inland and coastal communities of Devon are shown. The motto was that used by Sir Francis Drake and means By Divine Aid.
James Frankcom, 13 October 2003

North Devon

by Blas Delgado Ortiz

On a leaflet advertising the town of Ilfracombe is shown a flag of North Devon. It has been produced by the North Devon Marketing Board, part of the North Devon Council. (www.northdevon.gov.uk). The flag is a Scandinavian cross, light blue in the top left, yellow in the top right, very dark blue in the bottom left, and dark green in the bottom right section. The cross is white, and on the vertical part are the words 'North Devon', while on the horizontal part is the symbol of a bird flying with what look like wind symbols at the end of the wings.

Paul Leaver, 5 September 2002

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