Arms of the Army Museum, Halifax Citadel
Arms of the Army Museum, Halifax Citadel
Blazon
Barry wavy of twelve Vert and Argent, a branch of three maple leaves Gules surmounted by two swords in saltire Azure hilted and enfiling a mural crown Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The wavy stripes symbolize the sea and thus the location of Halifax on the Atlantic Ocean. The mural crown is frequently used in heraldry as a symbol of the army. The maple leaves and the crossed swords are likely taken from the Badge of the Canadian Army.