The coat of arms of Colombia contains a shield with numerous symbols. Perched on top of the shield is an Andean condor holding an olive crown and the condor symbolizing freedom. The national motto, Libertad y Orden (Spanish for Liberty and Order), is on a scroll in between the bird and the shield in black font over golden background. The condor is depicted as displayed (with his wings extended) and looking to the right.
| Coat of arms of Colombia | |
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| Armiger | Republic of Colombia |
| Adopted | 1924 |
| Crest | Andean condor proper with wings inverted displayed, facing dexter with an olive branch on bill, a ribbon in base |
| Shield | Tierced per fess Azure, Argent and Azure, in centre chief a Pomegranate between in sinister chief a Cornucopia overflowing with coins and in dexter chief a cornucopia overflowing with fruits and vegetables proper, in center point a Phrygian cap Gules held on a Lance proper, in base the Isthmus of Panama Vert fesswise between two Ships Sable, sailed Argent. |
| Supporters | Flags of Colombia |
| Motto | Libertad y Orden "Liberty and Order" |
Description
The national flag is draped on each side of the shield. The shield is broken into three portions. In the lowermost portion is a depiction of ships, pointing to the maritime history of Colombia, mainly to the Isthmus of Panama, which was part of Colombia until 1903. Nowadays represents the two oceans that border the country (Atlantic and Pacific). The sails mean the Colombian commerce with the rest of the world and the rising economy. In the middle section, over a field of silver (argent), the Phrygian cap is presented; this being a traditional symbol of liberty and freedom. The topmost section contains a pomegranate over a blue (azure) field, as a symbol of the Vice royalty of New Granada (early colonial name of Colombia back in the 18th century), in the middle flanked by two cornucopias or horns of plenty: the one at the right with golden and silver coins and the one at the left with tropical fruits. This portion represents the agricultural and mineral wealth of Colombian soil.
The coat of arms of the Republic was designed by Francisco de Paula Santander, and was adopted via Act 3 of 9 May 1834, with later non-essential modifications according to Ordinance 861 of 1924.
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National coat of arms
Heraldic coat of arms of Colombia
Regulated coat of arms of Colombia
Common coat of arms in use
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Historical coats of arms
Arms of the Viceroyalty of New Granada (1717–1819)
Arms of the United Provinces of New Granada (1814) (provisional)
Arms of the United Provinces of New Granada (1814–1816)
Arms of Gran Colombia (1819)
Arms of Gran Colombia (1820)
Arms of Gran Colombia (1821–1830)
Arms of Gran Colombia (proposal)
Arms of the State of New Granada (1830–1834)
Arms of the Republic of New Granada (1833) (proposal)
Arms of the Republic of New Granada (1834–1858)
Arms of the Republic of New Granada (1854) (provisional)
Arms of the Republic of New Granada (1854) (provisional)- Arms of the Granadine Confederation (1858–1861)
Arms of the United States of Colombia (1861–1886)
Arms of the Republic of Colombia (1886–1924)- Arms of the Republic of Colombia (1924–present)
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