Coat of Arms of Malta

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The Coat of Arms of Malta is the emblem of the country of Malta.

It is described by the Emblem and Public Seal of Malta Act of 1975 as a shield showing an heraldic representation of the National Flag of Malta; above the shield a mural crown in gold with a sally port and eight turrets (although only five are visible) representing the fortifications of Malta and denoting a City State; and around the shield a wreath of two branches: the dexter of Olive, the sinister of Palm, symbols of peace and traditionally associated with Malta, all in their proper colours, tied at base with a white ribbon, backed red and upon which are written the words "Repubblika ta' Malta" in capital letters in black.

See also

• Flag of Malta
• History of Malta
• Culture of Malta
• Politics of Malta

External links

• Maltese national symbols (http://www.doi.gov.mt/EN/state/symbols.asp)
• Maltese Nobility (http://www.maltesenobility.org), a site of History and related aspects to the Nobility.

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