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The sword in the arms is the symbol of St. Paul, the patron saint of the State. The sword is also a symbol for the law and to preserve the constitution and the country. | The sword in the arms is the symbol of St. Paul, the patron saint of the State. The sword is also a symbol for the law and to preserve the constitution and the country. | ||
The branches around the sword are an oak and a laurel branch, symbols of valour and glory. The letters S and P are the State's initials.The shield is surmounted by a five pointed star, taken from the National Flag, where the States are represented by stars. The star in the arms is | The branches around the sword are an oak and a laurel branch, symbols of valour and glory. The letters S and P are the State's initials. The shield is surmounted by a five pointed star, taken from the National Flag, where the States are represented by stars. The star in the arms is the Alpha star of the Southern Cross. | ||
Surrounding the shield are two branches of coffee tree, showing the importance of the coffee culture for the economic development of the State. | Surrounding the shield are two branches of coffee tree, showing the importance of the coffee culture for the economic development of the State. | ||