| 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 |
| Blazon | 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 |
The coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe consists of a red-footed 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.
Historical coat of arms
In 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 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.
Lesser coat of arms between May 8, 1935 - July 12, 1975.
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References
- ^ "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]
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