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Nelson, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
July 20, 1997
Vol. III, p. 191
Arms of the Corporation of the City of NelsonBlazonVert on a fess wavy Argent a salmon naiant Gules a chief dancetty also Argent above the fess an antique crown Or; |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a mural crown a demi cougar Or holding in the dexter paw a maple leaf in autumn tints slipped proper; |
MottoBlazonFORGE AHEAD; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 1997 in Volume 131, page 3591 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 20 June 1958. |