Heraldry in Gabon
Posted: 26 Mar 2017, 15:45
Some heraldry from Gabon.
The national arms (1963), designed by Swiss heraldist Louis Mühlemann.
Arms of some of the provinces, also designed by Mühlemann :
Ngounie, depicting a traditional mask; the chief alludes to diamond mining and coffee production.
Ogooué-Maritime, a coastal province which produces oil.
Woleu-Ntem, which has two major rivers and produces cocoa.
Some municipal arms, possibly also designed by Mühlemann :
Libreville (the capital).
Franceville, with a bordure in the colours of the French flag, and allusions to the Portuguese explorer De Brazza.
Mayumba, a seaside town where the Sovereign Military Order of Malta runs (or ran) a hospital.
The national arms (1963), designed by Swiss heraldist Louis Mühlemann.
Arms of some of the provinces, also designed by Mühlemann :
Ngounie, depicting a traditional mask; the chief alludes to diamond mining and coffee production.
Ogooué-Maritime, a coastal province which produces oil.
Woleu-Ntem, which has two major rivers and produces cocoa.
Some municipal arms, possibly also designed by Mühlemann :
Libreville (the capital).
Franceville, with a bordure in the colours of the French flag, and allusions to the Portuguese explorer De Brazza.
Mayumba, a seaside town where the Sovereign Military Order of Malta runs (or ran) a hospital.