Emblem of Togo
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The national emblem of Togo was adopted on 14 March 1962.
In the device, there are two red lions to be seen, which symbolize the bravery of the people. The bow and arrow call for all citizens to be active in the defense of freedom of the country. Between the lions is a golden shield with the letters RT (République Togolaise) to be seen. Above the flag of Togo is displayed twice. On the ribbon stands "Travail, Liberté, Patrie" (Work, Liberty, Homeland).[1][2]
After Togo's 1991 National Conference, multiple versions of this emblem proliferated, even within the Togolese government.[3] In June of 2008, however, a Constitutional Court decision clarified which version was correct.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Togolese constitution (1992) at UNHCR
- ^ Togolese constitution (2002) at African Legislatures Project
- ^ "Armoiries: voici le bon modèle!". République Togolaise. 27 June 2008. http://www.republicoftogo.com/Toutes-les-rubriques/Politique/Armoiries-voici-le-bon-modele. Retrieved 12 Jan 2012.
- ^ "A quelles armoiries se vouer?". République Togolaise. 9 January 2009. http://www.republicoftogo.com/Toutes-les-rubriques/Medias/A-quelles-armoiries-se-vouer. Retrieved 12 Jan 2012.
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