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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Grant of a Flag to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
November 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 215
Flag of the House of AssemblyBlazonAzure two representations of the mace of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in saltire Argent surmounted by the shield of the Armorial Bearings of the province of Nova Scotia ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe mace is the symbol of authority in the House of Assembly. The arrangement of white maces on a blue field alludes to the flag of Scotland, which is blue with a white X-shaped cross, on which the flag of Nova Scotia is based. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 28, 2020 in Volume 154, page 69 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeCivil Institution |