There is no red lion in the Nova Scotia shield. I don't see one so I can not answer this.
It is a part of the Royal Arms of Scotland, and stands for the links between Scotland and Nova Scotia (Latin for "New Scotland")
There isn't a ship on the Nova Scotia flag. I think you mean the dragon.
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The flag of Nova Scotia was made by Betsy Ross.
The Nova Scotia flag is the only Canadian provincial flag that is officially recognized by the British monarchy, thus the Lt. Governor of Nova Scotia has a special flag adopting the official Nova Scotia flag.
The colours of the Nova Scotia flag is white, blue, red and golden yellow.
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THE NOVA SCOTIA FLAG WAS DESIGNED SIMILAR TO THE EXISTING SCOTTISH FLAG WHICH IS THE WHITE CROSS ON THE FLAG OF BLUE BUT IN REVERSE. ie BLUE CROSS ON THE FLAG OF WHITE. AFTER ALL WE ARE THE SAME PEOPLE. TOMMY BROTHERSTON.
you can fly it whenever you want, and it is flown at half mast when someone passes away
Do you mean Sherbrooke Quebec? I have not found a Sherbrooke in Nova Scotia
it represents erbs and tripin balls
The blue Saint Andrew's cross
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