Armiger Republic of Djibouti | Adopted 1977 | |
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Crest in place of a crest, a Mullet of five points Gules Escutcheon On a Djibouti shield Tenne, a roundel Rose Supporters Two hands, each holding a Djibouti dagger, all proper | ||
The national emblem of Djibouti was introduced after attaining independence from France on 27 June 1977. It is bordered on the sides with laurel branches. Within this perimeter there is a vertical spear, in front of which is a shield. Underneath the shield, two hands rise away from the spear, both of which carry a large machete. These two hands symbolize the main two ethnic groups of the nation: the Afar and the Issa. The spear is topped by a red star. The star symbolizes the unity between the Issa and the Afar peoples. A Djibouti law established the seal and states its significance, and has been translated into English.
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Emblem of Djibouti Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA