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The coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago was designed by a committee formed in 1962 to select the symbols that would be representative of the people of Trinidad and Tobago. The committee included artist Carlisle Chang (1921–2001) and carnival designer George Bailey (1935–1970).
Coat of Arms: Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago: Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago: National Motto "Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve." [] The national motto was established by the late first Prime Minister Dr. Eric Williams, when Trinidad and Tobago achieved independence in 1962. [3] [4] National Flower: Chaconia (Warszewiczia coccinea)
English: Coat of Arms of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago The palm tree at the top of the coat of arms was taken from Tobago’s coat of arms before it was joined in political union with Trinidad. The wreath represents the crown of the monarchy of the United Kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago’s colonizers at the time of independence.
Officials in Trinidad and Tobago are redrawing the island’s coat of arms for the first time since its creation in 1962 to remove references to European colonization in a move that many are ...
In Canadian heraldry, helmets play a little role and are not blazoned; therefore, the armiger can display their helm in whatever style they choose. One notable example of a non-traditional helmet used in Canadian heraldry is the arms of Julie Payette, a former governor general of Canada, which bears an astronaut's helmet as the helm. [15]
Flag of The Colony of Trinidad and Tobago: A blue ensign with the arms of Trinidad & Tobago. [13] 1962–1976: Royal Flag of Trinidad and Tobago: the coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago in banner form, which depicts the colours of the national flag. The gold ships represent the three ships Christopher Columbus used on his voyage.
If the bearer of a coat of arms has the title of baron or higher (or hereditary knight in some countries), he or she may display a coronet of rank above the shield, usually below the helm in British heraldry, and often above the crest (if any) in Continental heraldry. In this case, the appearance of the crown or coronet follows a strict set of ...
Orders, decorations, and medals of Trinidad and Tobago (5 C, 6 P) Pages in category "National symbols of Trinidad and Tobago" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.