Or and Gules two Pilgrim Sticks counterchanged and overall a Base Vert. Per fesse argent and azure, three chaplets counterchanged. Paly of six or and azure counterchanged per fess. Or, three winged projectiles one and two counterchanged. The dovetail or interlocking joint, counterchanged in color, represents unity, teamwork and support. The term "countercoloured" is sometimes used in place of "counterchanged". The flag consists of St Cuthbert's cross counterchanged with the county's blue and gold colours. The center of the shield included a counterchanged red and yellow star.