National Emblem of Guatemala

The coat of arms of the Republic of Guatemala is a heraldic point of only a symbol of public authority, as the crest determinant sign is not present. Many revisions have led to the present form.

Description

On two crossed Remington rifles with fixed bayonets and sabers goldbegrifften silver sits a Quetzal, before on a scroll in red capital is LIBERTAD 15 DE DE SEPTIEMBRE 1821 ( spa., "Freedom September 15, 1821 "). Green laurel branches surrounding the symbol

Symbolism

The Quetzal, from its long tail feathers before the headdress of Mayan chiefs was made ​​, is the national bird. The September 15, 1821 is considered the independence of Guatemala day. Green laurel branches, rifles and sabers are symbols of the struggle for independence.

The coat of arms is also found in the flag of Guatemala.

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