Coat of arms of Manitoba
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ToursExplore Lably’s 3D toursThe original arms, consisting of only the shield, were granted by royal warrant of King Edward VII on 10 May 1905. The arms were further augmented with supporters, a crest, and motto, by a warrant of then-Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn on 23 October 1992.
The shield also features on the provincial flag.
History
The coat of arms was augmented on 23 October 1992 by a vice-regal warrant of then-Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn to include a crest, supporters, and motto.
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Symbolism
- The helmet above the shield is gold and faces left, a symbol of Manitoba's co-sovereign status in Confederation. The mantling is in the national colours of Canada. The crest is a beaver, Canada's national animal, holding a prairie crocus, Manitoba's provincial flower. The crest is surmounted by a crown, representing royal sovereignty.
Shield
- On the white chief is the Cross of Saint George, a symbol of England. The bison is a symbolic reminder of the various bison that formerly roamed the province. The remainder of the coat of arms was granted in 1992.
Compartment
- The compartment represents a diverse landscape.
Supporters
- The beadwork and Red River wheel allude to Manitoba's past, while the maple leaf is the national emblem of Canada.
- The motto is Gloriosus et Liber, "glorious and free," a line taken from the English lyrics to the Canadian national anthem "O Canada."
Animals
- Beaver, Bison, Horse, Unicorn