The coat of arms of the Republic of South Sudan was adopted in July 2011 following independence from the Republic of Sudan. Prior to independence, South Sudan was an autonomous region of Sudan.
The design of the coat of arms was approved by the cabinet of the autonomous Government of Southern Sudan in April 2011, having previously been endorsed by the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly in May 2011.[1][2]
The arms consist of an escutcheon with the tincture or (gold). The supporter is an African fish eagle holding a crossed spear and spade, symbolizing the people's resolve to protect the sovereignty of their republic and work hard to feed it,[3] described in some press accounts as a shield and two spears. The eagle is depicted as looking towards its right shoulder with wings outstretched, and it holds in its claws a scroll bearing the name of the state.[4] The eagle signifies strength, resilience, vision, and majesty.[3][5]
Historyedit
Pre Independenceedit
Prior to independence, South Sudan was part of The Ottoman Empire, The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, The Belgian Lado Enclave and then an autonomous region of Sudan.
The Southern Sudan Autonomous Region, that existed between 2005 and 2011, used an emblem consisting of the coat of arms of Sudan surrounded by the legends "GOVERNMENT OF SOUTHERN SUDAN" and "GOSS".[6] The arms of Sudan depict a secretarybird bearing a traditional shield. Two scrolls are placed on the arms; the upper one displays the national motto, 'OUR VICTORY', and the lower one displays the title of the state, 'REPUBLIC OF THE SUDAN' in the English language.[7]
Another emblem was also used by some agencies and offices of the autonomous Government of Southern Sudan. This coat of arms was similar to the arms of neighbouring Commonwealth states Kenya and Uganda. It depicted a traditional African shield with the design of the Flag of Southern Sudan, crossed by lances. The shield was supported by a shoebill and a rhinoceros. The compartment depicted local crops and the waters of the River Nile with a scroll bearing the motto "JUSTICE, EQUALITY, DIGNITY".[8][9]
Emblem of Southern Sudan (2005–2011)
Unofficial coat of arms (2005–2011)
Sub-national emblemsedit
Some of the states and areas of South Sudan have adopted seals or emblems for official purposes.
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The coat of arms of the Republic of South Sudan was adopted in July 2011 following independence from the Republic of Sudan Prior to independence South Sudan was an autonomous region of Sudan Coat of arms of South SudanVersionsSealArmigerRepublic of South SudanAdoptedJuly 2011 12 years ago 2011 07 MottoJustice Liberty Prosperity The design of the coat of arms was approved by the cabinet of the autonomous Government of Southern Sudan in April 2011 having previously been endorsed by the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly in May 2011 1 2 Contents 1 Design 2 History 2 1 Pre Independence 2 2 Southern Sudan Autonomous Region 2005 2011 3 Sub national emblems 3 1 States 3 2 Administrative areas 3 3 Municipalities 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksDesign editThe arms consist of an escutcheon with the tincture or gold The supporter is an African fish eagle holding a crossed spear and spade symbolizing the people s resolve to protect the sovereignty of their republic and work hard to feed it 3 described in some press accounts as a shield and two spears The eagle is depicted as looking towards its right shoulder with wings outstretched and it holds in its claws a scroll bearing the name of the state 4 The eagle signifies strength resilience vision and majesty 3 5 History editPre Independence edit Prior to independence South Sudan was part of The Ottoman Empire The Anglo Egyptian Sudan The Belgian Lado Enclave and then an autonomous region of Sudan nbsp Seal of The Turco Egyptian Sudan 1820 1885 nbsp Coat of Arms of The Lado Enclave 1894 1910 nbsp Emblem of The Anglo Egyptian Sudan 1941 1952 nbsp National emblem of the Republic of the Sudan from 1956 to 1970 nbsp Emblem of the Democratic Republic of the Sudan between 1970 and 1985 nbsp Emblem of the Republic of the Sudan between 1985 and 2011 Southern Sudan Autonomous Region 2005 2011 edit The Southern Sudan Autonomous Region that existed between 2005 and 2011 used an emblem consisting of the coat of arms of Sudan surrounded by the legends GOVERNMENT OF SOUTHERN SUDAN and GOSS 6 The arms of Sudan depict a secretarybird bearing a traditional shield Two scrolls are placed on the arms the upper one displays the national motto OUR VICTORY and the lower one displays the title of the state REPUBLIC OF THE SUDAN in the English language 7 Another emblem was also used by some agencies and offices of the autonomous Government of Southern Sudan This coat of arms was similar to the arms of neighbouring Commonwealth states Kenya and Uganda It depicted a traditional African shield with the design of the Flag of Southern Sudan crossed by lances The shield was supported by a shoebill and a rhinoceros The compartment depicted local crops and the waters of the River Nile with a scroll bearing the motto JUSTICE EQUALITY DIGNITY 8 9 nbsp Emblem of Southern Sudan 2005 2011 nbsp Unofficial coat of arms 2005 2011 Sub national emblems editSome of the states and areas of South Sudan have adopted seals or emblems for official purposes States edit nbsp Central Equatoria nbsp Eastern Equatoria nbsp Jonglei State nbsp Lakes State nbsp Northern Bahr el Ghazal nbsp Warrap State nbsp Western Bahr el Ghazal nbsp Western Equatoria nbsp Unity State nbsp Upper Nile State Administrative areas edit nbsp Abyei Area nbsp Greater Pibor Administrative Area nbsp Ruweng Administrative Area Municipalities edit nbsp JubaSee also edit nbsp Heraldry portal Flag of South Sudan National anthem of South SudanReferences edit Fishing Eagle Is South Sudan s Official Coat Of Arms Sudancatholicradio net 2011 04 29 Archived from the original on 2012 03 20 Retrieved 2012 03 13 SSLA endorses national anthem and coat of arms Mirayafm org 2011 05 26 Archived from the original on 2012 03 21 Retrieved 2012 03 13 a b Government of the Republic of South Sudan 2014 State Symbols Coat of Arms Archived from the original on 2014 12 11 Retrieved 2014 12 05 A Voice that speaks of Peace 2011 05 02 SOUTH SUDAN OFFICIALLY RECOGNISES 191 YEARS OF STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM Bakhitaradio org Archived from the original on 2011 09 04 Retrieved 2012 03 13 Legislative Assembly Receives Proposed Symbols Of Authority Gurtong net 2011 05 11 Retrieved 2012 03 13 Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Washington DC HOME Gossmission org 2012 03 09 Archived from the original on March 8 2012 Retrieved 2012 03 13 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint unfit URL link State Symbols Goss online org Archived from the original on 2012 04 29 Retrieved 2012 03 13 GOSS Government of Sudan Liaison office in South Africa Archived from the original on 2010 08 12 Retrieved 2011 02 02 News Photo Galleries amp Slideshows Yahoo News News yahoo com Archived from the original on 2011 01 25 Retrieved 2012 03 13 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Coats of arms of South Sudan South Sudan at Flags of the World Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Coat of arms of South Sudan amp oldid 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