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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 243
Arms of The Medical Society of Nova ScotiaBlazonMurrey a pallet Or entwined about by a serpent, on a chief Argent a saltire Azure; SymbolismThe dark red evokes the colour of blood. The snake-entwined rod alludes to the rod of Aesculapius, the Greco-Roman god of medicine. The blue saltire on white is inspired by the arms and flag of Nova Scotia, where the Society is located. |
MottoBlazonHEALTH AND HUMANITY; SymbolismThis phrase is a reminder of the doctor’s purpose. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1315 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 27 pril 1954.
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