Coat of arms of Jamaica - Wikipedia
The coat of arms of Jamaica is a heraldic symbol used to represent Jamaica. The coat of arms is a legacy design, with its earliest iteration having been granted for the colony of Jamaica in 1661 under Royal Warrant. The original design was created by William Sancroft, then Archbishop of …
Coat of Arms – Office of the Prime Minister
The Jamaican national motto is ‘Out of Many One People’, based on the population’s multiracial roots. The motto is represented on the Coat of Arms, showing a male and female member of the Taino tribe standing on either side of a shield which bears a red cross with five golden pineapples.
The Jamaica Coat of Arms Its Design, Symbols & Meaning
Considered as a legacy from the British with slight modifications, the Coat of Arms was granted to Jamaica 1661 under Royal Warrant. The original was designed by William Sancroft, then Archbishop of Canterbury. Our national motto ‘Out of Many One People’ is represented on it.
Jamaica's Coat of Arms: A Symbol of Heritage and Unity
Jamaica's Coat of Arms is a powerful symbol of the nation's history, culture, and values. From its colonial origins to its modern significance, the emblem tells the story of Jamaica's journey and the diverse influences that have shaped its identity.
Jamaican National Symbols | The National Library of Jamaica
Chief among these symbols are:- The black, green and gold Flag; the national tree – the Blue Mahoe; the national flower – Lignum Vitae; the coat of arms bearing the national motto “Out of Many One People”; the national bird – the Doctor Bird or Swallow Tail Humming Bird and the national fruit – the Ackee.
The Jamaican Coat of Arms Facts - Jamaica Land We Love
The Jamaican Coat of Arms was granted to Jamaica on February 3, 1661 under Royal Warrant. Jamaica was the first British colony to receive its own arms. It was originally designed by William Sandcroft who then became the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1677.
A national coat of arms is the main symbol found on passport covers - documents that are used internationally to prove that an individual has the citizenship of a country.
Coat of Arms - Jamaica Information Service
The Jamaican national motto is ‘Out of Many One People’, based on the population’s multiracial roots. The motto is represented on the Coat of Arms, showing a male and female member of the Taino tribe standing on either side of a shield which bears a red cross with five golden pineapples.
National Emblem & Symbols - Consulate General of Jamaica
National Emblem – Coat of Arms. The original Coat of Arms granted to Jamaica in 1661, was designed by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, William Sanderoft. Apart from a partial revision in 1957, it remains virtually the same as was originally designed.
Coat of arms of Jamaica - worldsigns.net
The Jamaican coat of arms, a beacon of national identity and pride, is one of the oldest national symbols in the Western Hemisphere, officially granted by the British monarchy in 1661. It has witnessed several modifications, with the last significant change occurring in 1962, coinciding with Jamaica’s independence.