- Coat of arms of Uruguay
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The coat of arms of Uruguay was first adopted by law on March 19, 1829.
Contents
Exterior features
It consists of an oval, which is divided into four equal sections and crowned by a rising golden sun, the “Sun of May”, symbolizing the rising of the Uruguayan nation. The oval is surrounded by a laurel branch on the left and a olive one on the right, representing honor and peace, joined at the bottom by a blue ribbon.
Interior features
Upper section
In the upper left quarter there is a scale, symbol of equality and justice, set on a blue background. The upper right quarter contains the Cerro de Montevideo (Montevideo Hill) with its fortress on the summit, which represents strength, on a silver background.
Lower section
In the lower left, also on a silver background, there is a galloping horse, symbolizing liberty. The lower right quarter holds an ox, which is a symbol of abundance, on a blue background.
See also
National Symbols of UruguaySovereign states Dependencies and
other territoriesCategories:- Awards of Uruguay
- National symbols by nation
- National symbols of Uruguay
- National coats of arms
- Uruguay stubs
- Heraldry stubs
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