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==References== |
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*[http://www.stlucia.gov.lc/saint_lucia/the_coat_of_arms_of_saint_lucia.htm The coat of arms of Saint Lucia, information from the government of Saint Lucia] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120204070500/http://www.stlucia.gov.lc/saint_lucia/the_coat_of_arms_of_saint_lucia.htm The coat of arms of Saint Lucia, information from the government of Saint Lucia] |
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Revision as of 00:46, 10 August 2017
Coat of arms of Saint Lucia | |
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Armiger | Elizabeth II in Right of Saint Lucia |
Adopted | 1967 |
Crest | On a steel helmet facing to the dexter, lambrequined Azure and Or, a hand holding a torch and two sugar-cane leaves in saltire, all proper. |
Torse | Or and Azure |
Shield | Azure, between a Tudor-rose Argent and Gules in the first and the fourth quarter, and a fleur-de-lys Or in the second and the third quarter, a bamboo-cross charged with a chiefs-stool Or. |
Supporters | Two parrots proper, billed Or |
Motto | The land, The people, The light |
The Saint Lucian coat of arms was designed by Sydney Bagshaw in 1967 and was adopted during pre-independence at the time of internal self-government. The national motto (the land, the people, the light) is found at the bottom.
This symbol represents the official seal of the Government of Saint Lucia. The following is a brief description of the coat of arms.
- Tudor Rose - England
- Fleur de lis - France
- Stool - Africa
- Torch - Beacon to light the path
- Amazona versicolor - the national bird
References
External links
- Biography available in The Designers (Saint Lucia National Symbols)
- Coat of Arms of Saint Lucia