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The coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe consists of a peregrine falcon on the left and a grey parrot on the right holding a coat of arms with a palm in its center. The coat of arms is surmounted by a blue star. Above, there is a band that states the name of the country. At the base of the arms the national motto, "Unity, discipline, work" is inscribed.
Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe | |
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Armiger | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Adopted | 1975 |
Crest | A Mullet of five points Azure |
Torse | Vert and Azure |
Shield | Or, a Palmtree eradicated proper. |
Supporters | To the dexter, a red-footed falcon, and to the sinister a grey parrot, both proper |
Compartment | None |
Motto | Unidade, Disciplina, Trabalho (Portuguese: "Unity, Discipline, Work") |
Order(s) | None |
Historical coat of arms
editIn 1935, the Portuguese colonies were officially assigned coats of arms that followed a standard design pattern.[2]
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Coat of arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe between 1933 and May 8, 1935.
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Coat of arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe between May 8, 1935, and June 11, 1951.
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Coat of arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe from June 11, 1951, to July 12, 1975.
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Lesser coat of arms between May 8, 1935, and July 12, 1975.
References
edit- ^ "Portaria 8098: Aprova as ordenações das armas das colónias que, nos termos da Constituïção e do Acto Colonial, formam o Império Colonial Português", Diário do Govêrno n.º 104/1935, Série I de 1935-05-08, 597-599 (in Portuguese)
- ^ published in the Diário do Govêrno[1]