of Queen Elizabeth II the Tudor Crown had been reinterpreted. The same warrant that added the pink heath and the compartment, had also reinterpreted the previously known Tudor Crown to St Edward’s Crown. This reinterpretation was used to symbolise the royal authority of Queen Elizabeth II. Legal status The Victorian Coat of Arms is the formal symbol of Victoria, being the most prestigious insignia signifying Victorian authority and ownership which is available to the Victorian Government and agencies. The coat of arms is never to be used without permission, restrictions are in place for their use and reproduction. Commercial use and advertising purposes including the use of the Victorian Government Insignia is not permitted. Victoria is the only state or territory to have specific legislation for its coat of arms which allows action of prosecuting an offender if the coat of arms is used without permission. The unauthorised use of the arms is subjected to penalty under the Unauthorised Documents Act 1958. For the use of the arms, formal requests must be submitted, addressing the executive director, Strategic Communication, Engagement and Protocol Branch and Department of Premier and Cabinet through writing. This will only be submitted and emailed to the Department of Premier and Cabinet for processing. See also Australian heraldry References External links Department of the Premier and Cabinet's webpage on the Coat of Arms Parliament of Victoria webpage on symbols Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade webpage on Australia's Coats of Arms Victoria (Australia) Victoria Victoria (Australia) Victoria (Australia) Victoria (Australia) Victoria (Australia)