The Coat of Arms of Colombia contains a shield with numerous symbols.
Perched on top of the shield is a scavenger more commonly known as: condor holding an olive branch. The national motto is on a
scroll in between the bird and the shield.
The national flag is draped on each side of the shield. The
shield is broken into three portions. In the lowermost portion is a depiction of ships, pointing to the maritime history of
Colombia. In the middle section, the Phrygian cap is presented; this being
a traditional symbol of liberty. The topmost section contains a pomegranate
in the middle flanked by two horns of plenty. This portion represents the
agricultural and mineral wealth of Colombia.
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