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| Use | Civil and state flag |
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| Proportion | 1:2 |
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| Design | A white field with the blue diagonal cross that extends to the corners of the flag and the royal arms of Scotland superimposed at the centre of the cross. |
The flag of Nova Scotia consists of a blue saltire on a white field defaced with the royal arms of Scotland. Adopted in 1929 after a royal warrant was issued, it has been the flag of the province since January 19 of that year. It is a banner of arms modelled after the province's coat of arms. Utilized as a pennant since 1858, it was officially recognized under primary legislation as Nova Scotia's flag in 2013. When flown with the flags of other Canadian provinces and the national flag, it is fourth in the order of precedence.