Coats of arms of German colonies
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The coats of arms of the German Empire's colonies and protectorates all follow a similar style. A shield with in the top the single headed eagle known as the Reichsadler. On the lower part of the shield a colony specific symbol, such as an elephant for the colony of Kamerun. A banner on top of the shield displays the name of the colony or protectorate in German.
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