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Coat of arms of Aruba

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Coat of arms of Aruba

The coat of arms of Aruba was originally designed in Amsterdam in 1955. Since then it has been in use as the national symbol of Aruba. The symbol has seven main elements:

  • The lion crest symbolizes power and generosity.
  • A white cross divides the shield into quarters, and represents devotion and faith.
  • In the first quarter is an aloe plant, the island's first important export.
  • In the second quarter, Hooiberg, Aruba's most recognizable and second highest hill, represents Aruba rising out of the sea.
  • The third quarter depicts hands shaking, symbolic of Aruba's good relations with the world.
  • In the fourth quarter, a cogwheel represents industry.
  • Below the shield is a pair of laurel branches, traditional symbols of peace and friendship.

    • Blazon

    Shield: quartered by a cross Argent, the first Azure an aloe plant Or, the second Or the Hooiberg hill Vert issuant from barry wavy sea of Azure and Argent, the third Or two dexter hands Gules shaking each other fesswise, the fourth Gules an Argent cogwheel""

    Crest: a lion couchant Gules

    Supporters: a pair of laurel branches Vert, tied at the bottom

    References

    Coat of arms of Aruba Wikipedia
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