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The arms of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia are quartered and show in the first quarter an image of St George, the arms of the country. | The arms of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia are quartered and show in the first quarter an image of St George, the arms of the country. | ||
The seven green and white stripes in the second and third quarters are derived from the Abkhazia flag. The fourth quarter shows the arms of the Shervashidze family. | The seven green and white stripes in the second and third quarters are derived from the Abkhazia flag. The fourth quarter shows the arms of the Shervashidze family. | ||