Coat of arms of the BBC

Coat of arms of the BBC
ArmigerThe BBC
Adopted1927
CrestOn a Wreath of the Colours, a Lion passant Or, grasping in the dexter fore-paw a Thunderbolt proper.[1]
TorseA Wreath of the Colours[1]
ShieldAzure a Terrestrial Globe proper encircled by an Annulet Or, and seven Estoiles in Orle Argent.[1]
SupportersOn either side an Eagle, wings addorsed proper collared Azure pendant therefrom a Bugle horn stringed Or.[1]
MottoNation shall speak peace unto Nation[1]
Other elementsBadge – A Thunderbolt proper thereon a Pellet inscribed with the letters BBC Or.[2]

The coat of arms of the BBC was adopted in March 1927 to represent the purpose and values of the corporation. It is seldom used nowadays except for ceremonial purposes.

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