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Province of Nova Scotia

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of historical Arms (1868)
October 15, 2010
Vol. VI, p. 5

Historical Arms of Province of Nova Scotia
Historical Arms of Province of Nova Scotia

Historical Arms of Province of Nova Scotia

Blazon

Or on a fess wavy Azure between three thistles proper, a salmon naiant Argent;

Symbolism

The thistles, an emblem of Scotland, represent the Scottish heritage of Nova Scotia, whose names means “New Scotland”. The salmon represents the importance of the fishing industry to the province.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3514 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent registering the historical Arms of the Province of Nova Scotia

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the heralds of the College of Arms, London.

Painter

Catherine Fitzpatrick

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Notes

The arms were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 26 May 1868 as a Royal Warrant of Her Majesty Queen Victoria.