Coat of arms of Nova Scotia
The coat of arms of Nova Scotia is the heraldic symbol representing the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It is the oldest provincial achievement of arms in Canada, and the oldest British coat of arms in use outside Great Britain. Wikipedia
Adopted: 1625, readopted 1929
Crest: A branch of laurel and a thistle issuing from two hands conjoined, the dexter gauntleted in armour, all proper
Motto: MUNIT HAEC ET ALTERA VINCIT; One defends and the other conquers