Coat of arms of The Hague
The coat of arms of The Hague is the official symbol of the city of The Hague.

The coat of arms of The Hague
It consists of a golden escutcheon with a stork in natural colors holding a black eel, a count's crown as coronet, and two golden lions rampant regardant as supporters standing on a green decorative compartment.[1] On 27 September 2012, the motto Vrede en Recht (English: Peace and Justice) was added to the compartment, referring to the city's global recognition as the home of international justice and accountability. [2]
Older versions
- (1816-1991)
- (before 1816)
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References
- (in Dutch) Waarom heeft Den Haag een ooievaar als symbool? Archived 2011-09-28 at the Wayback Machine, City of The Hague. Retrieved on 22 July 2011.
- (in Dutch) Den Haag krijgt spreuk onder stadswapen, Algemeen Dagblad. Retrieved on 27 March 2013.
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