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'''THE NATIONAL ARMS OF MALTA''' | '''THE NATIONAL ARMS OF MALTA''' | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
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. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}16.jpg|center|300 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms in a [[:Category:Windhag city arms|16th century manuscript]] | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:malta.erb.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms on a British tobacco card, 1904 | |align="center"|[[File:malta.erb.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms on a British tobacco card, 1904 | ||
|align="center"|[[File:malta.wes.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms on a British tobacco card, 1910 | |align="center"|[[File:malta.wes.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms on a British tobacco card, 1910 | ||