Story: Coat of arms

The seal of Nelson province

The seal of Nelson province

The New Zealand provinces also had official seals. This is a picture of the impression made in sealing wax by the Nelson provincial government’s seal. Nelson is conveniently marked on a map of New Zealand, while Britannia (seated alongside her Union Jack shield) points towards Nelson and her young disciple, who – like Britannia – carries a trident, and represents Britannia’s new, young lands.

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Stephen Levine, 'Coat of arms - The seal of New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/object/35073/the-seal-of-nelson-province (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Stephen Levine, published 20 Jun 2012