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'''Country''': Suriname[[File:Suriname.gif|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The coat of arms of Suriname consists of two Indians holding a shield. Below the Indians and the shield you find the motto 'Justitia Pietas Fides' which means 'Justice Faith Loyalty'. The sailing boat at the left part of the shield symbolises the history of Suriname when slaves were taken to Suriname from Africa. The palm at the right part of the shield stands for the present as well for justice. The diamond in the middle symbolises a hart. The five-point star within the diamond stands for the five continents the inhabitants from Suriname came from. | The coat of arms of Suriname consists of two Indians holding a shield. Below the Indians and the shield you find the motto 'Justitia Pietas Fides' which means 'Justice Faith Loyalty'. The sailing boat at the left part of the shield symbolises the history of Suriname when slaves were taken to Suriname from Africa. The palm at the right part of the shield stands for the present as well for justice. The diamond in the middle symbolises a hart. The five-point star within the diamond stands for the five continents the inhabitants from Suriname came from. | ||
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In 1770 the shares of the Van Aerssen family were taken over by the City of Amsterdam, so the arms of Van Aerssen were dropped. | In 1770 the shares of the Van Aerssen family were taken over by the City of Amsterdam, so the arms of Van Aerssen were dropped. | ||
In 1795 the 'Society of Suriname' is liquidated, and the colony is governed by the Dutch 'Raad der Coloniën' ('Council of Colonies'). New arms are adopted, consisting of the three-master, flying a (Dutch) flag with 'R.v.S.' for 'Raad van Suriname' ('Council of Suriname'). | In 1795 the 'Society of Suriname' is liquidated, and the colony is governed by the Dutch 'Raad der Coloniën' ('Council of Colonies'). New arms are adopted, consisting of the three-master, flying a (Dutch) flag with 'R.v.S.' for 'Raad van Suriname' ('Council of Suriname'). | ||
On 1 March 1803 the Batavian Republic abolished all previous adopted arms, and the Dutch arms (a lion of gold with sword and bunch of arrows) with 'Suriname' underneath became the new arms of Suriname. | On 1 March 1803 the Batavian Republic abolished all previous adopted arms, and the Dutch arms (a lion of gold with sword and bunch of arrows) with 'Suriname' underneath became the new arms of Suriname. | ||
After the Kingdom of the Netherlands was established in 1815, the arms of the kingdom were also valid for the colonies. Nevertheless, the arms with the three-master can be found on bank-notes and headings of gazettes, and also on a unofficial flag. | After the Kingdom of the Netherlands was established in 1815, the arms of the kingdom were also valid for the colonies. Nevertheless, the arms with the three-master can be found on bank-notes and headings of gazettes, and also on a unofficial flag. | ||
The modern were adopted 15 December 1959, several years after becoming an autonomous region within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1954. When Suriname became independent on 25 November 1975 these arms were slightly revised (the hair of the Indians was changed from blond to black.....) and the meaning of the symbols was changed as can be seen above. | The modern were adopted 15 December 1959, several years after becoming an autonomous region within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1954. When Suriname became independent on 25 November 1975 these arms were slightly revised (the hair of the Indians was changed from blond to black.....) and the meaning of the symbols was changed as can be seen above. | ||
===Images=== | |||
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File:Suriname4.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|The arms of the Sociëteit van Suriname from a document from 1760<br> (Algemeen Rijksarchief, Den Haag, W.I. Suriname 405) | |||
| | File:Suriname1.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|The arms of the Sociëteit van Suriname from a document from 1796<br> ([http://www.kitlv.nl source]) | ||
| | File:Surinamez1.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|Seal of the Sociëteit van Suriname from 1794 (Geldmuseum, Utrecht) | ||
File:Suriname3.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|The colonial arms of Suriname in the late 18th century<br>([https://bukubooks.wordpress.com/2014/06/10/reglement/ source]) | |||
File:Surinamez2.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|Seal of Suriname from 1795 (Geldmuseum, Utrecht) | |||
File:Suriname7.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|The colonial arms of Suriname in 1863 (from letter (auction site) | |||
File:Suriname2.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|The colonial arms of Suriname in the 19th century | |||
File:Suriname5.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|Medal from 1837 with the arms (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam) | |||
File:Suriname.hag.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|The arms of Suriname in the [[Koffie Hag albums]] | |||
File:Suriname.tile.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|The arms of Suriname on a 1930s tile | |||
File:sr-c1.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|The arms on a 1987 coin | |||
File:surinamefoto.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|The arms with two natural supporters, +/- 1900 | |||
File:suriname-fr.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|The arms in a French publication, +/- 1900 | |||
File:Surinamestreet.jpg|alt=Wapen van Suriname/Arms (crest) of Suriname|The arms in Paramaribo | |||
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[[Literature]] : "Wapens en Zegels van Suriname", Mr. Johanna Felhoen Kraal, 1950. | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:Suriname]] | [[Category:Suriname]] | ||
[[Category:National Arms]] | [[Category:National Arms]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1975]] | [[Category:Granted 1975]] |
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