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#0977 · province
Nova Scotia
The flag of Nova Scotia displays a blue saltire on a white field with the Royal Arms of Scotland centered on the cross.
Traits
- Layout
- Saltire
- Pattern
- Diagonal pattern
- Symbols
- Cross, Coat of arms, Animal
- Emblem
- Center
- Text
- None
Details
- Catalogue
- #0977
- Favorites
- 6
- Added
- Jul 1, 2025
- Image source
- commons.wikimedia.org
History
Nova Scotia’s flag is a banner of arms based on the province’s coat of arms granted in 1625. It was first documented as a flag in 1858 and was formally adopted by royal warrant on 19 January 1929, later confirmed by provincial legislation in 2013. Its white field and blue saltire reverse the colors of Scotland’s St. Andrew’s Cross, reflecting the province’s name, “New Scotland,” and its historic Scottish connections. The central shield shows the Royal Arms of Scotland, emphasizing ties to the Scottish monarchy and heraldic tradition.
