Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe | |
Armiger: | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Year Adopted: | 1975 |
Crest: | A Mullet of five points Azure |
Torse: | Vert and Azure |
Shield: | Or, a Palmtree eradicated proper. |
Supporters: | To the dexter, a red-footed falcon, and to the sinister a grey parrot, both proper |
Compartment: | None |
Motto: | Unidade, Disciplina, Trabalho (Portuguese: "Unity, Discipline, Work") |
Orders: | None |
The coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe consists of a peregrine falcon on the left and a grey parrot on the right holding a coat of arms with a palm in its center. The coat of arms is surmounted by a blue star. Above, there is a band that states the name of the country. At the base of the arms the national motto, "Unity, discipline, work" is inscribed.
In 1935, the Portuguese colonies were officially assigned coats of arms that followed a standard design pattern.