National Symbol of Vietnam
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NATIONAL SYMBOL OF VIETNAM
Origin/meaning
Vietnam does not use a proper heraldic coat of arms, but uses te above national symbol. The symbol is based on the Chinese national symbol and shows the star for the communist party surrounded by symbols for indystry and agriculture.
The symbol was adopted by North-Vietnam and later used by Vietnam.
South-Vietnam used a heraldic coat of arms, showing three pales and a small dragon. These symbols were derived from the symbols of the old imperial dynasty of Vietnam.
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