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.
TorseA Wreath of the Colours
ShieldAzure a Terrestrial Globe proper encircled by an Annulet Or, and seven Estoiles in Orle Argent.
SupportersOn either side an Eagle, wings addorsed proper collared Azure pendant therefrom a Bugle horn stringed Or.
MottoNation shall speak peace unto Nation
Other elementsBadge – 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 rarely used nowadays except for ceremonial purposes.

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