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Nelson, British Columbia

by Blas Delgado Ortis

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Description of the Flag

The flag features the coat of arms on a white field.

DESCRIPTION OF NELSON'S COAT OF ARMS

City Council formally resolved to adopt a Coat of Arms for the City of Nelson on January 29th, 1958. A Committee from the Chamber of Commerce was authorized to proceed in the planning and design of the "Arms" under the capable chairmanship of Mr. Arthur Foster of Nelson. The Committee, along with one or two local artists, contacted Mr. Alan B. Beddoe, of Cyrville, Ontario, recognized as the foremost authority on heraldry in Canada, to assist them in the design and to make application to Garter, "King of Arms", College of Arms, London, England.

The Coat of Arms was granted to the City of Nelson by Letters Patent by Garter "King of Arms", College of Arms, London, England, on the 20th day of June, 1958. The Coat of Arms was officially presented to the Mayor and Council on the 4th day of June, 1960 by the Honourable Frank M. Ross, C.M.G., M.C., L.L.D., then Lieutenant Governor of the Province of British Columbia.

Following the official presentation of the Coat of Arms in 1960, the City began the use of its "Arms" on the City's Seal, stationery, vehicles, etc., and in 1969 adopted its use for a City flag depicting the Coat of Arms centered on a white flag.

With the theme of "Forge Ahead" Nelson's Coat of Arms depicts the City's historical and geographical background. With the Coat of Arms is a hand lettered scroll bearing authority