Re: Caribbean heraldry
Posted: 28 Apr 2017, 15:06
Caribbean heraldry--can't leave out Cuba.
From Ralf Hartemink's Heraldry of the World website: "The arms were designed in 1848 by the Cuban poet Tolón and used initially by the independence movement abroad. Cuba became independent in 1902 and the arms were officially adopted on May 20, 1902. The arms were slightly amended (colour and description) on January 6 and January 24, 1906. The upper part symbolizes the important strategic position of Cuba (key between countries). The bends in the lower right half are taken from the national flag. The left half shows a palm tree and some mountains, symbolizing the nature of the country. Behind the shield are the symbols of liberty and freedom. The shield is surrounded by an oak and coffee branch, symbolizing the local flora and the importance of coffee for the economy."
From Ralf Hartemink's Heraldry of the World website: "The arms were designed in 1848 by the Cuban poet Tolón and used initially by the independence movement abroad. Cuba became independent in 1902 and the arms were officially adopted on May 20, 1902. The arms were slightly amended (colour and description) on January 6 and January 24, 1906. The upper part symbolizes the important strategic position of Cuba (key between countries). The bends in the lower right half are taken from the national flag. The left half shows a palm tree and some mountains, symbolizing the nature of the country. Behind the shield are the symbols of liberty and freedom. The shield is surrounded by an oak and coffee branch, symbolizing the local flora and the importance of coffee for the economy."