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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Grant of a Crest
August 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 163
Arms of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo SocietyBlazonAzure fretty of bendlets Argent and bendlets sinister Or; SymbolismThe white (heraldic silver) represents the Tattoo’s 25th anniversary. Blue and white are the colours of Nova Scotia, with the blue also evoking the Nova Scotia tartan. The gold symbolizes the colour of the brass instruments played by bands at the Tattoo. The diagonal pattern reflects the intricate crossover of musicians marching that is often a feature of presentations. The pattern of diagonals is a subtle reference to the tartans worn by participants at the event. |
CrestBlazonA demi-lion guardant Azure holding a staff Or flying therefrom a flag Azure charged with the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe lion represents the power of the Tattoo to entertain and inspire through music and marching. The Royal Crown on the flag it holds indicates that the Tattoo was given royal designation by H.M. The Queen in the spring of 2006. |
MottoBlazonBEÒTHAICHIDH SINN AN CRIDHE AGUS GAIRMIDH SINN DHACHAIDH SIBH; SymbolismThis Gaelic phrase means “We stir the heart and call you home” and indicates that the spectacle of the Tattoo inspires us and invites us to think of our country and ancestral homelands. |
SupportersBlazonTwo unicorns Or armed crined and unguled Argent standing on a compartment of mayflowers and thistle flowers proper; SymbolismThe unicorn appears in the arms of Nova Scotia and the Royal Arms for Scotland and for Canada. The horn of the unicorns is an additional reference to an important group of instruments in the Tattoo. The mayflowers and thistles symbolize Nova Scotia and Scotland, the musical heritage of which is such a strong aspect of the Tattoo. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 550 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationOne or more entries related to this Recipient's emblems appear elsewhere in the Register: Volume IV, p. 244. |