- The Governor General of Canada
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Province of Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of historical Arms (1868)
October 15, 2010
Vol. VI, p. 5
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Blazon
Arms
Or on a fess wavy Azure between three thistles proper, a salmon naiant Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
The thistles, an emblem of Scotland, represent the Scottish heritage of Nova Scotia, whose names means “New Scotland”. The salmon represents the importance of the fishing industry to the province.