- 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.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 12, 2011, in Volume 145, page 3514 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the heralds of the College of Arms, London.
Painter
Catherine Fitzpatrick
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Provincial & Territorial (General)
The arms were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 26 May 1868 as a Royal Warrant of Her Majesty Queen Victoria.