The coat of arms granted by the College of Arms to the Greater Manchester Council are described as the following:
Shield: Gules ten Towers three two three two all within a Bordure embattled Or. (Representing the ten cities and boroughs of the County.)
Supporters: On either side a lion Or each surmounted on the shoulder by a Roundel Gules that to the dexter charged with an open Book and that to the sinister charged with a French Horn proper. (The lions representing England, the book representing academia, and the French horn representing music and culture.)  
Crest: On a Wreath of the Colours a demi Lion Or supporting a Staff proper flying therefrom a Banner of the Arms. (Another English lion bearing a simple banner of the arms.)

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