Coat of arms of Ghana
The coat of arms of Ghana was designed by Ghanaian artist Amon Kotei and was introduced on 4 March 1957.[1]
| Coat of arms of Ghana | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armiger | Republic of Ghana |
| Adopted | 4 March 1957 |
| Crest | A black star bordered in gold |
| Torse | Gold, green and red |
| Blazon | Azure on a cross vert fimbriated Or a lion passant guardant Or, in the first quarter a linguist's staff and ceremonial sword crossed in saltire Or, in the second quarter issuant from five bars wavy Argent and Azure a castle Argent upon a mount Or, in the third quarter affixed in a grassy plain a cocoa tree proper and in the fourth quarter upon a grassy plain a mine proper. |
| Supporters | Two eagles displayed Or around each of whose neck hangs a black star fimbriated Or suspended from a ribbon tierced gules, Or and vert upon a grassy compartment proper |
| Motto | Freedom and Justice |
Description
- The first quarter, on the upper left shows a sword used by chiefs, and a staff, used by the linguist (known as an okyeame in Akan), at ceremonies. It is a symbol for the traditional authority of Ghana.
- The second quarter shows a representation of Osu Castle on the sea, the presidential palace on the Gulf of Guinea, symbolizes the national government.
- The third quarter of the shield shows a cacao tree, which embodies the agricultural wealth of Ghana.
- The fourth quarter shows a gold mine, which stands for the richness of industrial minerals and natural resources in Ghana.
- A gold lion centred on a green St George's Cross with gold fimbriation on the field of blue, represents the continuing link between Ghana and the Commonwealth of Nations.
- The crest is a Black star of Africa with gold outline, upon a torse in the national colours.
- Supporting the shield are two golden Tawny eagles, with the Order of the Star of Ghana suspended from their necks.
- The compartment upon which the supporters stand is composed of a grassy field, under which a scroll bears the national motto of Ghana: Freedom and Justice.
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External links
References
- "The nation's Coat of Arms". THE GHANAIAN TIMES. 6 March 2007. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2010.
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