Emblem of Djibouti

National Emblem of Djibouti
Armiger	Republic of Djibouti
Adopted	1977

Thenational emblemofDjiboutiwas introduced after attaining independence fromFranceon 27 June 1977. It was made by Hassan Robleh. It is bordered on the sides withlaurelbranches. Within this perimeter there is a verticalspear,in front of which is ashield.Underneath the shield, two hands rise away from the spear, both of which carry a largemachete.These two hands symbolize the two main indigenous ethnic groups that make up the Djiboutian people: theAfarsand theIssas,and they have roots inEthiopiaandSomalia.The spear is topped by ared star.The star symbolizes the unity between the Issa and the Afar peoples. A Djibouti law established the seal and states its significance, and has been translated into English.

Historical Coat of Arms

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  Coat of Arms of TheOttoman Empirefrom 1846 to 1882
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  Coat of Arms of The Ottoman Empire from 1882 to 1883
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  Coat of Arms of TheKhedivate of Egyptfrom 1874 to 1884
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  Coat of Arms of TheRussian Empirefrom January 14 to February 5 1889
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  Coat of Arms ofFrancefrom 1905 to 1977
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  Emblem ofVichy Francefrom 1940 to 1942
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  Coat of Arms of TheUnited Kingdomfrom 1942 to 1943
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  Emblem ofFree Francefrom 1943 to 1944

See also

• The similarcoat of arms of Ukraine