Saskatchewan Provincial Shield of Arms -- Albert Memorial Bridge, Regina SK CAN - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

A terra-cotta plaque of the Saskatchewan Provincial Shield of Arms is located at the south end of the Albert Memorial Bridge, Regina SK CAN.

In 2019, it appears to Blasterz that a corresponding plaque containing the Regina city shield of arms (which should be located on the north end of this bridge) has been removed, possibly for restoration.

Saskatchewan's Shield and Coat of Arms was awarded in 1906 by King Edward VII, shortly after Saskatchewan was organized as province. Source: (visit link)

"Coat of arms
Saskatchewan’s shield of arms was granted in 1906 by King Edward VII. The crest, supporters and motto were granted in 1986 by Queen Elizabeth II.

The top of the shield of arms features a red lion, a traditional royal symbol, on a horizontal gold band; the middle and lower parts of the shield feature three gold wheat sheaves on a green background, symbolizing Saskatchewan’s agriculture and resources.

The shield is supported by a royal lion and a white-tailed deer, an animal indigenous to Saskatchewan. Both supporters wear collars of Prairie Indian beadwork. From each collar hangs a badge in the form of the six-pointed star (stylized lily) of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. The badge worn by the lion displays Canada’s emblem, the maple leaf, while the badge worn by the deer displays Saskatchewan’s official flower, the western red lily.

Immediately above the shield is a helmet, which represents Saskatchewan’s co-sovereign status within Confederation. The helmet is decorated with mantling in Canada’s national colours – red and white. Above the helmet is a wreath that supports a beaver – Canada’s national animal. The beaver represents the North, the fur trade and the province’s native peoples. The beaver holds a western red lily, the floral emblem of the province. The Crown, a symbol of Saskatchewan’s direct link with the Sovereign through the lieutenant governor, surmounts the beaver at the top of the coat of arms."

For more on the Albert Memorial Bridge, see here: (visit link)

Bearer of Coat of Arms: County / Region Full name of the bearer: Province of Saskatchewan Canada Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: On the south west corner of the Albert Memorial Bridge in Regina Material / Design: Combination of materials Blazon (heraldic description): a red lion, a traditional royal symbol, on a horizontal gold band; the middle and lower parts of the shield feature three gold wheat sheaves on a green background, symbolizing Saskatchewan’s agriculture and resources Address: 2625 Regina Ave. at 2700 Albert Street Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link] Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]

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Date Logged Log   03/01/2023 Benchmark Blasterz visited it