"And forasmuch as it is Our Royal will and pleasure that, for the greater honour and distinction of the said Provinces, certain Armorial Ensigns should be assigned to them,
"Know ye, therefore, that We, of our Princely Grace and special favour, have granted and assigned, and by these presents do grant and assign the Armorial Ensigns following, that is to say:—
"For the Province of Ontario:
"Vert, a sprig of three Leaves of Maple slipped, or, on a chief Argent the Cross of St. George.
"For the Province of Quebec:
"Or, on a Fess Gules between two Fleurs de Lis in chief Azure, and a Sprig of three Leaves of Maple slipped vert in base, a Lion passant guardant or.
"For the Province of Nova Scotia:
"Or, on a Fess Wavy Azure between three Thistles proper, a Salmon Naiant Argent.
"For the Province of New Brunswick:
Or, on waves a Lymphad, or Ancient Galley, with oars in action, proper, on a chief Gules a Lion passant guardant or, as the same are severally depicted in the margin hereof, to be borne for the said respective Provinces on Seals, Shields, Banners, Flags, or otherwise according to the Laws of Arms.