black. The oak was personally delivered by HRH Prince Charles to the speaker of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly, Dan D’Autremont. The oak originates from the Duchy of Cornwall.
The symbols depicted on the Black Rod are: the Queen’s Royal Cypher and Crown (with 60 diamonds saskatchewan mined), a white tailed deer (inspired by The Arms of Saskatchewan), the provincial motto: MULTIS E GENTIBUS VIRES, a first nations eagle, the circle of life, feathers, sweet grass and buffalo. More include a globe with western red lillies, a Metis sash and the infinity symbol.100 Saskatchewan mined diamonds circle the equator, four of which are 1ct. diamonds placed on each quadrant of the four directions. Finally, a wheat sheaf and 2005 Canadian maple leaf coin complete the base of this magnificent project.