Coat of arms of Vanuatu

In today's world, Coat of arms of Vanuatu has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of people and sectors. With the advancement of technology and social changes, Coat of arms of Vanuatu has taken a central role in our lives, impacting everything from the way we communicate to the way we address the challenges of the modern world. In this article, we will explore the importance of Coat of arms of Vanuatu and its influence on different aspects of society, analyzing its relevance in the personal, professional and social spheres. Additionally, we will examine how Coat of arms of Vanuatu has evolved over time and what prospects lie ahead.

Coat of arms of Vanuatu
ArmigerRepublic of Vanuatu
Adopted1980
ShieldA Melanesian warrior, armed with a spear, standing before a mountain; behind him a boar's tusk and two leaves of the namele (coconut palm) in saltire, all proper and the golden scroll on the bottom with the National Motto.
MottoLong God yumi stanap
"With God we stand"

The coat of arms of Vanuatu features a Melanesian warrior holding the spear standing before the mountain superimposed on the boar's tusk encircling two crossed namele fern fronds and the golden scroll on the bottom with the National Motto that reads: LONG GOD YUMI STANAP (In Bislama for, "WITH GOD WE STAND", e.g. "In God we trust"). The Bislama "long" is a preposition derived from the word "along" and has several flexible meanings, "in, on, at," and "with." When used referring to another with personhood, it is generally understood to mean "with (said person)." The original version was designed by Australian artist Rick Frazer in 1980. Since this Vanuatu national symbol does not conform to the rules of heraldry for a traditional coat of arms, then it could be considered a national emblem instead (national emblem of Vanuatu).

Historical emblems

  • Badge of the British New Hebrides (1906–1953)
    Badge of the British New Hebrides (1906–1953)
  • Badge of the British New Hebrides (1953–1980)
    Badge of the British New Hebrides (1953–1980)
  • Badge of the New Hebrides Condominium (1969–1980)
    Badge of the New Hebrides Condominium (1969–1980)

References

Citations
  1. ^ Ligo, Godwin (August 10, 2017). "Frazer's contribution to Vanuatu's independence". Vanuatu Daily Post. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
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