Symbolism
Crest
- The helmet above the shield is gold and faces left, a symbol of Manitoba's co-sovereign status in Confederation. The mantling is in Canada's national colours. The crest is a beaver, Canada's national animal, holding a prairie crocus, Manitoba's provincial flower. The crest is surmounted by a crown, representing royal sovereignty.
Shield
- On the white chief is the Cross of Saint George, a symbol of England. The buffalo is a symbolic reminder of the various buffalo that formerly roamed the province. The remainder of the Coat of Arms was granted in 1992.
Compartment
- The compartment represents a diverse landscape.
Supporters
- The beadwork and Red River wheel allude to Manitoba's past, while the maple leaf is the national emblem of Canada.
Motto
- The motto is Gloriosus et Liber, "glorious and free," a line taken from the English lyrics to the Canadian national anthem "O Canada."
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