Coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago

The coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago was awarded on August 9, 1962 by Queen Elizabeth II to independence.

Description

The coat of arms is divided into black and red with a silver chevrons.

In the upper field of the shield two gold flying fed turned hummingbirds are depicted as a symbol of the natural resources.

In the lower box are three golden caravels with white sails set, representative of the three ships " Santa Maria ", " Pinta " and "Nina" of Columbus who landed in 1498 in Trinidad and as a sign of the sea, which connects the state parts.

The escutcheon is placed a golden helmet with silver clasp red helmet covers. From a silver- red Helmwulst a green fruiting palm tree towers over as a sign of the nature of the country and dates back to the seal of the British colony of Tobago; the golden steering wheel in front of the palm tree stands for the important position of seafaring.

Supporters are right a red Scarlet Ibis goldgeschnäbelter Trinidad and Rotschwanzguan left ( of the genus Hokkohühner ) for Tobago. These two bird species found only on these islands. They stand on the respective stylized Islands.

The sign is located on a foundation consisting of waves and the three mountains that gave the island its name. The Spanish word "Trinidad " means the Trinity.

Among the islands, there is a golden scroll with a black English writing with capital letters, the coat of arms motto:

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