Coat of arms of the city of Melbourne | |
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Armiger | Lord mayor, councillors and citizens of Melbourne |
Adopted | 9 February 1843 (unofficially) 1940 (officially) 18 March 1970 (altered) |
Crest | Mural crown and Kangaroo |
Torse | Silver and Red |
Shield | Red cross with Royal Crown, Fleece, Black Bull, Whale and Ship |
Supporters | Two Lions |
Compartment | None |
Motto | Latin: Vires Acquirit Eundo |
The coat of arms of Melbourne is an official symbol of the City of Melbourne, Australia. They were granted to the corporation of the city by letters patent on 30 January 1940.