Coat of arms of Greater Manchester
| Coat of arms of Greater Manchester | |
|---|---|
| Armiger | Greater Manchester County Council |
| Adopted | 1974 |
| Shield | Gules, ten Towers three two three two, all within a Bordure embattled Or |
| Motto | Ever Vigilant |
The coat of arms of Greater Manchester was granted to Greater Manchester County Council upon its formation in 1974 by the College of Arms. The county council was the top-tier local authority for Greater Manchester between 1974 and 1986, when the council was abolished and its arms fell into disuse.