Coat of arms of Manitoba
The coat of arms of Manitoba is the heraldic symbol representing the Canadian province of Manitoba. The arms contains symbols reflecting Manitoba's British heritage along with local symbols. At the upper part of the shield is the red cross of St. George, representing England. On the left, the unicorn represents Scotland. The lower portion of the shield features a bison standing atop a rock on a green background, a symbol of First Nations peoples of the area who derived food and clothing from the animal.
The shield also features on the provincial flag.
History
Prior to 1905, Manitoba used unofficial arms blazoned Vert three garbs in fess Or, a chief per pale, dexter the Union Badge of 1707 '', sinister azure three fleurs-de-lis Or''.The present shield of arms was 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.
Symbolism
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