Coat of arms of Alberta
The coat of arms of Alberta, the heraldic symbol representing the Canadian province of Alberta, contains symbols reflecting Alberta's British heritage along with local symbols. The upper part of the shield features the red cross of Saint George. The lower portion of the shield depicts the Rocky Mountains, grass prairies, and wheat fields - representing Alberta's landscape.
A royal warrant of King Edward VII granted the original arms, consisting of only the shield, on May 30, 1907.
The arms were further augmented with supporters, a crest, and motto, by royal warrant of Queen Elizabeth II on July 30, 1980.
The shield, on a plain blue field, features in Alberta's provincial flag.History
On 30 July 1980, Queen Elizabeth II augmented the armorial bearings by Royal Warrant with a crest, supporters, and a motto. The helmet under the crest was changed from a steel helmet to a gold royal helmet on 15 January 2008.Symbolism
; Crest
; Shield
; Compartment
; Supporters
; Motto
