The coat of arms of Papua New Guinea was finally approved only in 1971. It has many exotic symbols, which, incidentally, is natural for such an exotic country for us.
What is depicted on the coat of arms
On the coat of arms of Papua New Guinea, there is an image of a bird of paradise, which is on a ceremonial spear. This is the spear of the peoples of Papua New Guinea. Also on this coat of arms there is an image of a kundu drum. It is used as an hourglass. The bird is the personification of the unity of the nation. The spear and hourglass are also symbols of the country's unity.
Where did the emblem symbols come from?
The bird of paradise, the image of which is on the coat of arms of Papua New Guinea, really exists in nature, it is by no means an invented symbol. It is a small passerine bird whose habitat is the forests of New Guinea. It is not found anywhere else on the planet, and therefore the coat of arms of this exotic state has a sufficient degree of uniqueness, since it has such an interesting image.
The kundu drum is a traditional ritual object of the Papuans. He is an essential attribute of the life of every Papuan.
The spear is a symbol of the readiness to defend the country from outsiders. It did not appear on the coat of arms by chance, since it is the spear that is the sign that this tribe is strong and knows how to stand up for itself.
Coat of arms of German New Guinea
Germanic New Guinea is a colonial possession of Germany that existed from 1885 to 1915. The formation of this possession was directly related to the policy of Chancellor Otto von Bismarck.
The project of this coat of arms was never implemented, as the First World War prevented it. The emblem was also based on a stylized image of a bird of paradise. And in the center of the shield is a stylized image of an eagle (influenced by Germanic traditions). All this was crowned with a crown. The project of Germanic Papua New Guinea was destined to exist for a short time - only one year.
On the use of the coat of arms
The coat of arms of Papua New Guinea is used in such cases:
- On official documents;
- During special events;
- Near official buildings.
The state instills in its citizens respect and love for the state emblem. Any disrespect for him causes not only public censure, but also responsibility before the law.
