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Truro, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
April 30, 1993
Vol. II, p. 237
Arms of the Town of TruroBlazonArgent a saltire cottised bretessed Azure; |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of maple leaves Gules alternating with mayflowers proper a demi winged lion Argent holding in its dexter forepaw a fleur de lys barry wavy Or and Azure its sinister forepaw resting on a cogwheel also Azure; |
MottoBlazonBEGUN IN FAITH CONTINUED IN DETERMINATION; |
SupportersBlazonOn a grassy mound set at the front with marigold flowers Or and at the rear forested of pine trees Vert the whole curved to form a bay rising above barry wavy Argent and Azure dexter a Micmac woman in traditional dress tempore 1600 at her feet a burning bush sinister a volunteer fireman uniformed tempore 1875 all proper his sinister hand resting on a garb of wheat Or; |
Flag of the Town of TruroBlazonA banner of the Arms; |
Badge of the Town of TruroBlazonA marigold blossom Or charged with a saltire couped Azure; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 6, 1993 in Volume 127, page 3406 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterJoan Ouellette CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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