| The Arms of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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| Adopted | 1637, fell into disuse, readopted 1928 |
| Crest | Upon a wreath Or & Gules an elk passant proper |
| Escutcheon | Gules a cross argent, in the first quarter a lion passant gardant crowned Or in the second quarter a Unicorn passant argent armed maned and unguled Or gorged with a crown a chain affixed thereto passing between his forelegs and reflexed over his back Or in the third quarter as in the second in the fourth quarter as in the first |
| Supporters | Two Beothuks garbed for war proper |
| Motto | QUAERITE PRIME REGNUM DEI "Seek ye first the kingdom of God." A quote from The Gospel According to St. Matthew 6:33 |
The Coat of Arms of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador was originally granted by King Charles I of England on 13 November 1638[1]
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History
David Kirke, Governor of Newfoundland from 1638 to 1651, was the original bearer of the arms, which later faded into obscurity. In 1928, the arms were rediscovered and officially adopted as the coat of arms of the Dominion of Newfoundland.[2]
Symbolism
- Newfoundland's caribou herds are represented by the elk in the crest, as European heralds .
- Two white unicorns and two yellow lions occupy opposing quadrants of the shield. This part of the Coat of Arms recalls the royal beasts that support the arms of the Monarch, the crowned lion represents England and the crowned unicorn standing for Scotland.
- A mossy knoll
- The two Beothuk supporters are a reference to the indigenous population of Newfoundland.
- Quaerite prime Regnum Dei, quoting Matthew 6:33 from the Bible, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God".[2]
See also
- Symbols of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Canadian heraldry
- National symbols of Canada
- List of Canadian provincial and territorial symbols
- Heraldry
References
- ^ "RSNL1990 CHAPTER C-20 - COAT OF ARMS ACT" (in English). Earl G. Tucker, Queen's Printer. 2006. http://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/statutes/c20.htm. Retrieved on 2008-09-06.
- ^ a b "Heraldry and Flags: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage". Memorial University of Newfoundland. http://www.heritage.nf.ca/facts3.html. Retrieved on 2008-09-06.
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