| Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 |
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.
Historical coat of arms[edit]
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 1933 and May 8, 1935. -
Coat of arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe between May 8, 1935, and June 11, 1951. -
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, 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]