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The coat of arms of Gibraltar was first granted by a Royal Warrant passed in Toledo on July 10, 1502 by Isabella of Castile. The arms are still in use in two slightly different versions by the present-day Government of Gibraltar (under British authority) and by the municipality of San Roque, Cádiz (under Spanish authority).

It is the oldest coat of arms in use in an overseas territory of the United Kingdom and is unique in that it is the only armorial insignia that dates from before the period of British colonial administration.

The arms of the government of Gibraltar are the same as the Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom plus a badge featuring the coat of arms of Gibraltar underneath. (more...)