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The original inspiration for the University’s seahorse design came from Plate 46 (Figure 2) in Fairbairn’s Book of Crests. This was Professor Auchmuty’s favourite design (see illustration above).
It is also significant that the arms of the Shortland...

The original inspiration for the University’s seahorse design came from Plate 46 (Figure 2) in Fairbairn’s Book of Crests. This was Professor Auchmuty’s favourite design (see illustration above).

It is also significant that the arms of the Shortland family, which depict a seahorse; a mythical, heraldic creature, are quite unusual and have been easily adapted to the coat of arms of the University. The differentiation between the Shortland coat of arms and that of the University has been achieved by including the Southern Cross in the upper part, on a azure blue background.

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