text: The motto "Invictae fidelitatis praemium", The Reward of Invincible Loyalty, can be seen in today's Coat of Arms. \n\nHereford /Scudamore\n\nRescued by the King\nFor five weeks Scudamore held the City in spite of the destruction of an arch of the Wye Bridge, the churches of St Martin and St Owen: even the Chapter House roof was stripped of lead for shot. Finally, King Charles with 3000 horse was reported to be travelling from Worcester. Lord Levin and the Scottish Army retreated and on September 4th, Charles entered the City. Colonel Scudamore was knighted immediately and the city was given a new Coat of Arms. \nThe ten silver saltires or crosses, depict the Scottish Army encircling the City and the buckles on the collars of the supporters are taken from the arms of the Lord Leven. The motto "Invictae fidelitatis praemium", The Reward of Invincible Loyalty, can be seen in today's Coat of Arms.