Seal of the City of Malden, Massachusetts, described in its charter as-
"Within a circle, bearing at the top 'Malden,'
and below, 'Settled 1634. Town 1649. City 1882,' 
a shield, azure, three lions passant reguardant, 
or, as borne by Maldon, County Essex, England.
Crest, an open Bible proper. Supporters, dexter, 
a branch of oak, sinister, a branch of olive, 
both fruited, proper. Below the base of the 
shield, 'Mystic side.'"
Charter and Revised Ordinances of the City of Malden 1894
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