Coat of arms of Edmonton
| Coat of Arms of Edmonton |
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| Details |
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| Armiger |
Edmonton, Alberta |
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| Adopted |
1994 |
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| Crest |
features a mace at the very top (the crest) representing Edmonton as Alberta's capital. |
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| Escutcheon |
The sun emblazoned on the shield represents Edmonton's above-average amount of sunshine. The city's importance as an aviation and industrial centre is illustrated by a winged wheel. A wavy ribbon symbolises the North Saskatchewan River. A sheaf symbolises agriculture. |
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| Supporters |
On the left, a métis explorer, a reminder of the city's fur trading past, looks to the future. On the right, Athena, the goddess of wisdom, represents education and the University of Alberta. |
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| Compartment |
The compartment or base is a simple grassy mount. |
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| Motto |
Industry – Integrity – Progress |
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The coat of arms of Edmonton was granted on 28 October 1994.
Blazon
- Crest: features a mace at the very top (the crest) representing Edmonton as Alberta's capital.
- Shield: The sun emblazoned on the shield represents Edmonton's above-average amount of sunshine. The city's importance as an aviation and industrial centre is illustrated by a winged wheel. A wavy ribbon symbolises the North Saskatchewan River. A sheaf symbolises agriculture.
- Supporters: On the left, a métis explorer, a reminder of the city's fur trading past, looks to the future. On the right, Athena, the goddess of wisdom, represents education and the University of Alberta.
- Compartment (Base): The compartment or base is a simple grassy mount.
- Motto: A scroll below the arms reads "Industry – Integrity – Progress"
See also
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