The La Martinière coat of arms was designed by the founder Claude Martin.La Martiniere history at Tripod accessed August 10th 2007 It is supported by seven flags, each bearing the design of a fish, the emblem of Oudh.Oudh fish coins at the British Museum accessed August 10th 2007 The devices on the escutcheon appear to epitomise Claude Martin's life. The ship recalls his voyage to India where he established his fortune. The lion with the pennant represents his career as an officer in the East India Company and with the Nawab of Oudh The setting sun behind the castellated building to the right of the shield has been said to point to the sunset of his days and the large part which the building of "Constantia" played in his later years. The coat of arms and the accompanying motto Labore et Constantia are now shared by all the schools founded by Martin.
