Know your mace.

• Author: Lemieux, Frederic
• Position: Quebec National Assembly - Brief article

The Mace of the Quebec National Assembly was made in 1867 by jeweller Charles O. Zollikoffer. It is decorated with acanthus and lotus leaves. Its up is surmounted by a crown decorated with a cross and the letters "ER" for "Elizabeth Regina".

Originally saved from the Parliament Building fire in 1883, some of its decorative elements were unfortunately later removed f(Slowing rudimentary repairs. The crown was modified; and the initials "ER" were added to it after 1952.

Considered anachronistic, the Mace almost disappeared fronm the House during the parliamentary reforms of the W960s. The presence of symbols linked to British tradition in the Quebec Parliament was called into question at the time. The Mace was then stolen by...