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| | Nelson, British Columbia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) |
 | | 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. |
 | | The demi-mountain lion at the top, being one of the Royal devices, is used on the Coat of Arms in reference to the fact that Hugh Nelson, after whom our City was named, was at one time the personal representative of the Queen in British Columbia. |
 | | The ancient crown, in the centre, refers to Nelson being known as "The Queen City of the Kootenays", and shows deference to Her Majesty, the Queen. |
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