Coat of arms of Uruguay

The coat of arms of Uruguay was first established by law on 19 March 1829 is officially since 1908. It was derived from the coat of arms of Montevideo ( 18th century).

The coat of arms consists of an oval, which is divided into four fields of equal size and of a golden sun ( May sun ) is crowned. The oval is surrounded by an olive branch and a laurel branch, which are connected below the oval with a blue ribbon.

In the upper ( heraldic ) right quarter is on a scale blue ground as a symbol of equality and justice. The upper ( heraldic ) left quarter contains on silver base of the Cerro de Montevideo ( Montevideo Hill ) with its summit Fortress, the valor and strength represented. In the lower right quarter is on silver base a galloping horse, which represents the freedom, and in the lower left box, an ox is on blue background shown that symbolizes wealth and abundance, which was created by the livestock.

12 South American members of the United Nations: Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Chile | Ecuador | Colombia | Guyana | Paraguay | Peru | Suriname | Uruguay | Venezuela

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