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Coat of arms of Guatemala
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The current coat of arms of Guatemala was adopted after the 1871 Liberal Revolution [es] by a decree of president Miguel García Granados. It consists of multiple symbols representing liberty and sovereignty on a bleu celeste shield.[1] According to government specifications, the coat of arms should be depicted without the shield only when on the flag,[2] but the version lacking the shield is often used counter to these regulations.[3][4]
Quick Facts Coat of arms of Guatemala Escudo de Guatemala, Versions ...
Coat of arms of Guatemala Escudo de Guatemala | |
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Armiger | Republic of Guatemala |
Adopted | 18 November 1871 |
Shield | "A shield with two rifles and two swords crossed with a wreath of laurel on a field of light blue. The middle will harbor a scroll of parchment with the words "Liberty 15 of September of 1821" in gold and in the upper part a Resplendent quetzal as the symbol of national independence and autonomy." |
Motto | Libertad 15 de septiembre de 1821 "Freedom September 15, 1821" |
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