Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe
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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 Falcon, and to the sinister a parrot, both proper |
Compartment | None |
Motto | Unidade, Disciplina, Trabalho (Portuguese: "Unity, Discipline, Work") |
Order(s) | None |
The coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe consists of a falcon on the left and a 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.
Historical coat of arms
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Coat of arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe between May 8, 1935 - 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 - July 12, 1975.