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THE NATIONAL ARMS OF HAITI

Origin/meaning

Haiti does not use National Arms, but uses the State logo above, which was adopted on February 25, 1986.

The oldest use of a symbol for Haiti is known since 1807. The symbol shows several national flags, with two cannons and palm trees. The symbol indicates the battle for independence of the republic. The motto, in French, means 'Strength through unity'. The symbol remained in use until 1849, when President General Faustin Soulouque crowned himself as Emperor Faustin I.

The arms from 1807-1859

At the same time he adopted new Imperial arms, showing two cannons and a (French) imperial eagle. Two lions were used as supporter and the whole placed in a purple mantle. The emperor was forced to leave the country in 1859, after which the old symbol was restored.

The Imperial arms (1849-1859)

The Imperial arms (1849-1859)

Ever since the composition has been the same, but the colours and items have changed somewhat.

The symbol from 1964-1986:

Arms of National Arms of Haiti The arms on a 1817 coin	Arms of National Arms of Haiti The arms on a 1890 coin
Arms of National Arms of Haiti The arms on a 1908 coin	Arms of National Arms of Haiti The arms on a 1991 coin
The arms on a Dutch trade card, +/- 1905	The arms on a German postcard, 1910
The arms on a German card, +/- 1905	The arms on a German card, 1936
The arms from a German album, 1930s	The arms on a Dutch card, 1948
The arms on a Dutch matchbox label, 1970s

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