| Details | |
|---|---|
| Armiger | Elizabeth II |
| Adopted | 1837 |
| Crest | A golden lion, royally crowned and standing on a royal crown; gold and ermine mantling |
| Escutcheon | Quarterly: 1 and 4 England, 2 Scotland, 3 Ireland; quarters for England and Scotland are exchanged in Scotland. |
| Supporters | A golden lion and a silver unicorn |
| Compartment | Tudor rose, Shamrock, and Thistle |
| Motto | French: Dieu et mon droit |
| Orders | Order of the Garter |
| Earlier versions | see below |
| Use | On all Acts of Parliament; the cover of all UK passports; various government departments; adapted for the reverse of coins of the pound sterling (2008). |
June 10, 2010
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