Coat of Arms of Newfoundland and Labrador - Symbolism and History #2080804 (License: Personal Use)

The shield features six symbolic sections: a red lion (British heritage), a hand holding a blue cross (Christian faith and early European exploration), golden maple leaves flanking a chalice (Canadian unity and Eucharistic tradition), a black sailing vessel with red flags (Norse and maritime legacy), and a salmon on wavy blue-and-white lines (abundant fisheries and coastal life). The design integrates colonial history, Indigenous presence, and ecological identity.

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