Symbols of Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia is one of Canada's provinces, and has established several provincial symbols.[1]
[edit] Symbols
| Symbol | Image | Adopted | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Nova Scotia |
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1625[2] | Granted to the Royal Province of Nova Scotia by King Charles I of England, Mayflower added to compartment in 1929. |
| Motto | Munit haec et altera vincit One defends and the other conquers |
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1625[2] | |
| Shield of Arms | Shield of arms of Nova Scotia |
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1625 [3] | Shield of arms was granted by King Charles I of England |
| Flag | Flag of Nova Scotia |
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1858, restored in 1929[4] | Created in 1858 from Arms granted by King Charles I in 1625, restored by Royal Warrant of George V after confederation. |
| Crest | The House of Assembly Crest | [5] | Crest is derived from the Shield of Arms with the addition of St. Edward's crown placed at the top of the shield. | |
| Flower | Mayflower (Trailing Arbutus) Epigaea repens |
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1901[6] | Emerged as a native patriotic symbol in 1820 |
| Bird | Osprey Pandion haliaetus |
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1994[7] | 400 breeding pairs exist in Nova Scotia. |
| Tree | Red Spruce Picea rubens |
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1988[8] | Important sawn lumber and pulpwood product in the province. |
| Berry | Wild Blueberry |
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January 11, 1996[9] | Native to Nova Scotia |
| Dog | Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever |
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1995[10] | The only dog breed native to Nova Scotia |
| Gemstone | Agate |
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November 23, 1999[11] | Found in the basalts around the Bay of Fundy |
| Mineral | Stilbite |
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[12] | Abundant along the Bay of Fundy and Minas Basin. |
| Fossil | Hylonomus lyelli "forest mouse" |
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2002[13] | Is the oldest known reptile in the world. |
| Maritime ambassador | Bluenose II |
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Replica of the schooner Bluenose (1921-1946) [14] | |
| Tartan | Blue, white, greens, red and gold | 1955 [15] | Nova Scotia Tartan was the first provincial tartan in Canada. Tt got was approved by the Lord Lyon King at Arms. | |
| Mace | The Mace of Nova Scotia | 1930 [16] | It is the ancient symbol of the Royal Authority, delegated in Nova Scotia to the House of Assembly | |
| Logo | The Visual Identity Program Symbol | 1996 [17] | The symbol is used by Nova Scotia government departments and the majority of agencies and commissions for stationery, advertising, exhibits and displays as the consistent visual form by which the province identifies itself both within government and to the public. | |
| Orders | Order of Nova Scotia | 2002 [18] | The Order of Nova Scotia is Nova Scotia's highest honour. The medal is in the form of the five-petalled mayflower, at the heart of the flower is the Shield of Arms for Nova Scotia and the shield is surmounted by St. Edward's crown. |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia. Symbols of Nova Scotia. Retrieved on 2006-01-16.
- ^ a b Government of Nova Scotia (2003). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Ancient Arms of Nova Scotia. Retrieved on 2006-05-03.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (June 2008). Symbols of Nova Scotia - Shield of arms of Nova Scotia. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (2003). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Flag of Nova Scotia. Retrieved on 2006-05-03.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (June 2008). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The House of Assembly Crest. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia. Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Mayflower. Retrieved on 2006-05-03.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (2003). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Osprey. Retrieved on 2006-05-03.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (2003). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Red Spruce. Retrieved on 2006-05-03.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (2003). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Wild Blueberry. Retrieved on 2006-05-03.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (2003). Symbols of Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever. Retrieved on 2006-05-03.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (2003). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Agate. Retrieved on 2006-05-03.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (2003). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Stilbite. Retrieved on 2006-05-03.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (2003). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Hylonomus lyelli. Retrieved on 2006-05-03.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (2003). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Bluenose II. Retrieved on 2006-05-03.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (June 2008). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Nova Scotia Tartan. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (June 2008). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Mace of Nova Scotia. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (June 2008). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Visual Identity Program Symbol. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia (June 2008). Symbols of Nova Scotia - The Order of Nova Scotia. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
