Royal Australasian College of Physicians - Arms

Arms

Arms of Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Notes The arms of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians consist of:
Crest On a Wreath of the Colours in front of a Sun rising Or a Hand grasping a Rod of Aesculapius erect proper.
Escutcheon Azure, a Pomegranate slipped and leaved Or seeded Gules issuant from the chief a Cloud proper irradiated Gold.
Supporters On the dexter side an Emu, and on the sinister side a Kiwi, both proper.
Motto Hominum Servire Saluti (To serve the health of our people)
Symbolism The Arms are based on those granted in 1546 to the Royal College of Physicians of London.

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