Coat of arms of New Brunswick
The coat of arms of New Brunswick was the Canadian province of New Brunswick awarded on May 26, 1868 by Queen Victoria (only coat of arms ). Queen Elizabeth II awarded the remaining elements on 25 September 1984 a formal proclamation, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the colony.
Blazon
In the red shield main golden left border Leopard; including on a golden background a galley with billowing white square sails and one red right waving flag on the mast, bow and stern; in the sign of blue and white waves.
On the shield a golden clasp helmet with red and gold bead and red and gold helmet cover. On the golden helmet crown a leaping silver salmon with red and golden crown. And for supporters two white-tailed deer with golden antlers and Necklace (the right with Union flag, left with three golden fleur -de- lys on bleaum reason). Plate and plate holder standing on green meadow with violets. Under the pedestal golden banner with the capital letters " SPEM REDUXIT " as a motto.
Symbolism
The Golden Leopard in chief equal to that of the coat of arms of England. It reminds one hand, to England, on the other hand to the Duchy of Brunswick- Lüneburg. The ancient galley with sails and oars symbolizes the seafaring heritage of the province and is based on the Great Seal of New Brunswick.
The winning golden helmet over the shield is a symbol of the sovereignty of New Brunswick within the Canadian Confederation. Mantling and Helmwulst are both in red and gold, the colors of England. The crest is a leaping Atlantic salmon, which carries the Edwards crown as a symbol of the monarchy.
The two white-tailed deer than a bear wampum chain of the native tribe of the Maliseet. Attached to it are the British Union Jack and the French fleur -de- lys. These symbolize the colonization of the area by the United Kingdom and France. The plate holder stand on a grass-covered pedestal of Viola cucullata and ostrich ferns.
The motto is Spem reduxit ( "hope restored " ) and is derived from the Great Seal of New Brunswick. It refers to the founding of the colony as a refuge for the Loyalists who settled prior to and during the American War of Independence here.