U.S. Heraldic Registry
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The Divinity School, Harvard University
Registration number 20060927P
This certifies that the heraldic arms of The Divinity School, Harvard University are registered as an original design and are described by the blazon below
Arms: Argent, on a chevron Azure between three holly sprigs proper three martlets Argent, on a chief Gules three open books Argent, edges, covers, and clasps Or, on the books the letters VE RI TAS Sable.
Source
Joo-Hee Chung, "What are the meanings of the house and graduate school shields?", Harvard Crimson 11/01/2001
Design rationale
The Divinity School’s shield is based on the arms of Thomas Hollis. The three sprigs of holly are presumed to refer to his last name.
Registered by
Michael Swanson
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