Coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago

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The Coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago is the national heraldic symbol featuring native birds, ships, and the islands’ distinctive geography, representing the country’s history, culture, and identity.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf coat of arms
national symbol
adoptedBy Government of Trinidad and Tobago
adoptedOn 1962-08-09
adoptionContext independence of Trinidad and Tobago
birdStatus Cocrico is national bird of Tobago
Scarlet ibis is national bird of Trinidad
category National symbols of Trinidad and Tobago
colorsSymbolize black represents strength and dedication
red represents vitality of the people
white represents sea and purity
country Trinidad and Tobago
designers Carlisle Chang
George Bailey
features compartment
crest
fruited coconut palm
golden helmet
motto
shield
supporters
three hills
three ships
two islands
wreath of the national colours
featuresBird Cocrico
scarlet ibis
surface form: Scarlet ibis
hillsSymbolize Trinity Hills of Trinidad
islandsSymbolize islands of Trinidad and Tobago
legalStatus protected national emblem
motto Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve
mottoLanguage English
mottoSymbolize national unity and collective effort
palmSymbolize tropical flora of Trinidad and Tobago
relatedTo Flag of Trinidad and Tobago
scriptDirection left-to-right
shieldColor black
red
white
shipsSymbolize voyages of Christopher Columbus to the Americas
surface form: voyages of Christopher Columbus
symbolizes Trinidad and Tobago national identity
culture of Trinidad and Tobago
geography of Trinidad and Tobago
history of Trinidad and Tobago
usedBy Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago
President of Trinidad and Tobago
Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
usedOn Trinidad and Tobago passports
government buildings of Trinidad and Tobago
official documents of Trinidad and Tobago

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Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago in Washington, D.C. emblem Coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago
Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago symbol Coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago
Presidential Standard of Trinidad and Tobago associatedWith Coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago
this entity surface form: coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago