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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
July 1, 1992
Vol. II, p. 176
Arms of the City of HalifaxBlazonAzure a Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon) Or; |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a mural coronet of five merlons Or masoned Sable a sprig of mayflower (Epigaea repens) proper; |
MottoBlazonE MARI MERCES. This Latin phrase means "Wealth from the sea". |
SupportersBlazonOn a grassy mound dexter a fisherman holding a codfish by its head with his dexter hand sinister a naval rating both habited circa 1860 all proper; |
Flag of the City of HalifaxBlazonA banner of the Arms; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 25, 1992 in Volume 126, page 2304 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the City of Halifax, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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