Armiger Republic of Tunisia | ||
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Crest A Crescent and Mullet of five points, both Gules, inside a Roundel Argent fimbriated Gules Escutcheon In base per pale Or and Or, to the sinister a Balance Sable, to the dexter a Lion rampant Sable, holding in its dexter paw a Sabre Argent, and on a chief Or, on a base wavy Azure, a Punic Lymphad in full sail, sails Argent, flag Gules. Over all, a Scroll Or bearing, in arabic script; the words 'Liberty-Order-Justice' Sable | ||
The coat of arms of Tunisia displays a Punic galley (symbol of freedom) along with a lion holding a sword (symbol of order), and a weighing scale (symbol of justice). In the centre, just under the ship, is the national motto written in Arabic: Freedom (حرية) - Order (نظام) - Justice (عدالة). The central emblem of the national flag is seen above the shield. The background is gold in all sections.
1956-1957, Kingdom of Tunisia
1957-1963, Republic of Tunisia
1963-1987, Republic of Tunisia
References
Coat of arms of Tunisia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA