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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of historical Arms (1868)
October 15, 2010
Vol. VI, p. 5
Historical Arms of Province of Nova ScotiaBlazonOr on a fess wavy Azure between three thistles proper, a salmon naiant Argent; SymbolismThe 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. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3514 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the heralds of the College of Arms, London. PainterCatherine Fitzpatrick CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe 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. |