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The Medical Society of Nova Scotia

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 243

Arms of The Medical Society of Nova Scotia
Arms of The Medical Society of Nova Scotia

Arms of The Medical Society of Nova Scotia

Blazon

Murrey a pallet Or entwined about by a serpent, on a chief Argent a saltire Azure;

Symbolism

The dark red evokes the colour of blood. The snake-entwined rod alludes to the rod of Aesculapius, the Greco-Roman god of medicine. The blue saltire on white is inspired by the arms and flag of Nova Scotia, where the Society is located.

Motto of The Medical Society of Nova Scotia

Blazon

HEALTH AND HUMANITY;

Symbolism

This phrase is a reminder of the doctor’s purpose.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1315 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of The Medical Society of Nova Scotia

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Notes

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 27 pril 1954.

Image provided by The Medical Society of Nova Scotia.