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| The Arms of Her Majesty in Right of Newfoundland and Labrador |
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| Adopted |
1928
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| Crest |
European elk and on a red and gold torse.
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| Escutcheon |
Two white unicorns and two yellow lions occupy opposing quadrants of the shield.
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| Supporters |
On either side Beothuk with arrows and bows.
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| Motto |
Quaerite prime Regnum Dei |
The Coat of Arms of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador (formally known as The Arms of Her Majesty in Right of Newfoundland and Labrador), Canada was originally granted by King Charles I of England on January 1, 1637 to David Kirke, Governor of Newfoundland from 1638 to 1651. In 1928, it was rediscovered and officially adopted as the coat of arms of the Dominion of Newfoundland. It consists of:
- A red shield with a white cross. The cross is similar to St. George's Cross, the flag of England, which is red on white.
- Two white unicorns and two yellow lions occupy opposing quadrants of the shield. This part of the Coat of Arms recalls the royal beasts that support the arms of the Monarch, the crowned lion represents England and the crowned unicorn standing for Scotland.
- Two Beothuk supporters with arrows and bows.
- a European elk above the shield on a red and gold torse
- a banner that reads Quaerite prime Regnum Dei, quoting Matthew 6:33 from the Bible, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God".
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