Arms of Hereford and Worcester County Council (England) (Coat of Arms) T-Shirt
This t-shirt proudly displays the heraldic achievement of the Hereford and Worcester County Council, a design rich in symbolism and history.
Design Overview
The design features the council's coat of arms, a blend of elements representing the united counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The shield's vibrant red background, or "Gules" in heraldic terms, evokes the red earth characteristic of Herefordshire.
Symbolism Explained
A central silver, wavy band ("fess wavy argent") and a blue, wavy band ("bar wavy azure") traverse the shield, representing the vital waterways of the region. The silver band embodies the River Wye, flowing through Herefordshire, while the blue band signifies the River Severn, a major feature of Worcestershire's landscape.
Above the bands, three gold coins ("bezants"), each emblazoned with a black pear ("pear sable"), pay homage to Worcestershire. These pears are a well-known heraldic symbol for the region, reflecting its history of fruit cultivation. At the base of the shield, the prominent head of a Herefordshire bull, "caboshed proper," signifies the county's strong agricultural roots.
This carefully crafted design is a testament to the combined history and heritage of the two counties, a visual representation of their union.
