The United Services Institute of Nova Scotia

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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of Arms
March 20, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 239

Arms of The United Services Institute of Nova Scotia
Arms of The United Services Institute of Nova Scotia
 
Arms of The United Services Institute of Nova Scotia

Arms of The United Services Institute of Nova Scotia

Blazon

Argent on a saltire Azure cantoned between four torteaux charged respectively with in chief a naval crown, in the dexter a mural crown, in the sinister an astral crown, and in the base a buffalo’s head caboshed Or, two officers’ swords in saltire Argent hilted Or;

Symbolism

The white shield and blue saltire are inspired by the Arms of Nova Scotia. The swords represent the military aspect of the Institute. The emblems on the red discs represent the four services from which the Institute draws its members: the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Motto

Blazon

CLEAVE TO THE CROWN;

Symbolism

This phrase expresses the aspiration of the Institute to be loyal to the Crown, which its members have served.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 28, 2020 in Volume 154, page 694 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of The United Services Institute of Nova Scotia

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available.

Painter

Not applicable

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 18 February 1957;