Coat of arms of the BBC

Coat of arms of the BBC
Coat of arms of the BBC
Armiger	The BBC
Adopted	1927
Crest	On a Wreath of the Colours, a Lion passant Or, grasping in the dexter fore-paw a Thunderbolt proper.
Torse	A Wreath of the Colours
Shield	Azure a Terrestrial Globe proper encircled by an Annulet Or, and seven Estoiles in Orle Argent.
Supporters	On either side an Eagle, wings addorsed proper collared Azure pendant therefrom a Bugle horn stringed Or.
Motto	Nation shall speak peace unto Nation
Other elements	Badge – A Thunderbolt proper thereon a Pellet inscribed with the letters BBC Or.

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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