Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe

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Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe

Armiger	Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Adopted	1975
Crest	A Mullet of five points Azure
Torse	Vert and Azure
Shield	Or, a Palmtree eradicated proper.
Supporters	To the dexter, a red-footed falcon, and to the sinister a grey parrot, both proper
Compartment	None
Motto	Unidade, Disciplina, Trabalho (Portuguese: "Unity, Discipline, Work")
Order(s)	None

The coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe consists of a peregrine falcon on the left and a grey parrot on the right holding a coat of arms with a palm in its center. The coat of arms is surmounted by a blue star. Above, there is a band that states the name of the country. At the base of the arms the national motto, "Unity, discipline, work" is inscribed.

Historical coat of arms

In 1935, the Portuguese colonies were officially assigned coats of arms that followed a standard design pattern.^[2]

Coat of arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe between 1933 and May 8, 1935.
Coat of arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe between May 8, 1935, and June 11, 1951.
Coat of arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe from June 11, 1951, to July 12, 1975.
Lesser coat of arms between May 8, 1935, and July 12, 1975.

References

^ "Portaria 8098: Aprova as ordenações das armas das colónias que, nos termos da Constituïção e do Acto Colonial, formam o Império Colonial Português", Diário do Govêrno n.º 104/1935, Série I de 1935-05-08, 597-599 (in Portuguese)
^ published in the Diário do Govêrno^[1]