Armorial Bearings

Shield of the Arms of Alberta

Topped by a red St. George’s Cross on a white background, the Shield of the Arms of Alberta features azure (blue) in back of a range of snow-capped mountains with green hills, prairie and a wheat field in front. (adopted May 30, 1907 by Royal Warrant).

(adopted May 30, 1907 by Royal Warrant).

 

 

 

 

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Coat of Arms

The Crest has a Royal Crown on top of a beaver sitting on a helm (helmet) with a silver and red wreath. The Supporters are a gold lion and a pronghorn antelope. The Compartment (base of the Coat of Arms) is a grassy mount with wild roses. The provincial motto, Fortis et Liber, “strong and free”, is under the base. (added July 30, 1980 by Royal Warrant).

(added July 30, 1980 by Royal Warrant).