Office of the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia

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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Grant of a Badge for use by Honorary Aides-de-Camp
May 20, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 50

Badge for the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia
Badge for the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia
 
Badge for the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia

Badge for the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia

Blazon

The Royal Union Badge proper charged with a plate bearing the shield of the Arms of the province of Nova Scotia proper within maple leaves in orle Vert, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;

Symbolism

The design, created in the late 1940s, is a shield form of the flag of the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, which dates from 1929. The Royal Crown indicates the role of the Honorary Aides-de-Camp in serving the Crown in Right of Nova Scotia.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3516 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting a Badge for use by Honorary Aides-de-CampLetters patent granting a Badge for use by Honorary Aides-de-Camp

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Lara Claire Ellis

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Provincial & Territorial (Agency and other)