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The arms of Malta are described by the Emblem and Public Seal of Malta Act 1975 as a shield showing a heraldic representation of the National flag of Malta; above the shield a mural crown in gold with a sally port and eight turrets (five only visible) representing the fortifications of Malta and denoting a City State; and around the shield a wreath of two branches: the dexter of Olive, the sinister of Palm, symbols of peace and tradition associated with Malta, all in their proper colours, tied at the base with a white ribbon, backed red and upon which are written the words "REPUBBLIKA TA' MALTA" (i.e. Republic of Malta) in capital letters in black. | The arms of Malta are described by the Emblem and Public Seal of Malta Act 1975 as a shield showing a heraldic representation of the National flag of Malta; above the shield a mural crown in gold with a sally port and eight turrets (five only visible) representing the fortifications of Malta and denoting a City State; and around the shield a wreath of two branches: the dexter of Olive, the sinister of Palm, symbols of peace and tradition associated with Malta, all in their proper colours, tied at the base with a white ribbon, backed red and upon which are written the words "REPUBBLIKA TA' MALTA" (i.e. Republic of Malta) in capital letters in black. | ||