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New Zealand heraldry is the term for the style of armorial achievements, sometimes known as coats of arms, and other heraldic bearings and insignia used in New Zealand. It largely follows the Gallo-British tradition of heraldry also followed in England , Scotland , Ireland , Canada and Australia .
In November 2008, the Heraldry Society of New Zealand adopted an heraldic badge, the blazon of which is: . On a roundel Vert, a lion sejant affronty Or, langued Gules, armed Argent, crowned with an ancient crown Or, supporting with its fore-paws an escutcheon quarterly Azure and Gules, on an inescutcheon between four stars (mullets) in cross Argent, a lymphad, sail furled, oars in action Sable ...
The coat of arms of New Zealand (Māori: Te Tohu Pakanga o Aotearoa [3]) is the heraldic symbol representing the South Pacific island country of New Zealand.Its design reflects New Zealand's history as a bicultural nation, with Zealandia, a European female figure on one side and a Māori rangatira (chief) on the other.
New Zealand Herald of Arms Extraordinary has no autonomous power to grant arms. However, New Zealand Herald of Arms Extraordinary advises the New Zealand Government on heraldic matters, represents the College of Arms in New Zealand, is deputy in that country to Garter Principal King of Arms, and is ex officio a member
Crowned arms of New Zealand as it appears on the flag of the governor-general The following is an armorial of the individuals who have served as governor-general of New Zealand . Almost all governors-general have been granted armorial achievements , sometimes known as coats of arms .
The Heraldry Society of New Zealand; N. New Zealand Herald Extraordinary; New Zealand heraldry This page was last edited on 8 March 2024, at 20:40 (UTC). Text is ...
A European woman and a Māori chief flank the left and right sides, identifying New Zealand as a bicultural nation (European New Zealanders and Māori). The figures are supported by the silver fern, a native plant. The St Edward's Crown is a reminder that New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy. [4] National anthems "God Defend New Zealand"
New Zealand Public Service Medal; New Zealand Armed Forces Award; New Zealand Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (formerly the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Military) Royal New Zealand Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal; Royal New Zealand Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal; New Zealand Police Long Service and Good ...