National Arms of Uruguay
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NATIONAL ARMS OF URUGUAY
Official blason
Origin/meaning
The four quarters of the arms are blue and silver, blue for the sky, silver for clouds. The scales indicate justice. The hill with the lighthouse are derived from the arms of the city of Montevideo, the initial colony of present Uruguay. The colt signifies nobility. Finally the oxen signifies hard work or prosperity. The sun was added to signify a new day.
The shield is surrounded by olive branches, symbol of peace.
 The arms on a coin from 1844 |
 The arms on a coin from 2011 |
Use of the arms in collector's items:
| The arms on a Uruguayan tobacco card |
 The arms on a Dutch card (1900-1910) |
 The arms on a Spanish cigar bond |
 The arms on an American card |
 The arms on a Dutch matchbox label (1960s) |
 The arms on a Dutch card (1950s) |
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