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Town of Mahone Bay

Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms
April 16, 1990
Vol. II, p. 20

Arms of the Town of Mahone Bay
Arms of the Town of Mahone Bay

Arms of the Town of Mahone Bay

Blazon

Or semé of hearts Gules a mill-rind Azure;

Crest of the Town of Mahone Bay

Blazon

A Mahonne Gules sails Argent flying from the main mast a flag Sable charged with a skull and crossbones Argent;

Motto of the Town of Mahone Bay

Blazon

UNIO SILVAE MARISQUE. This Latin phrase means "The union of the forest and the sea".

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on May 12, 1990 in Volume 124, page 1690 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Town of Mahone Bay Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Town of Mahone Bay

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Forbes Thrasher, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Joan Ouellette

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Civil Institution