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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of Arms
June 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 262
Arms of the Army Museum, Halifax CitadelBlazonBarry wavy of twelve Vert and Argent, a branch of three maple leaves Gules surmounted by two swords in saltire Azure hilted and enfiling a mural crown Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The wavy stripes symbolize the sea and thus the location of Halifax on the Atlantic Ocean. The mural crown is frequently used in heraldry as a symbol of the army. The maple leaves and the crossed swords are likely taken from the Badge of the Canadian Army. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1316 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not Available. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 5 March 1955. |