Back Escudu de Cabu Verde AST Kabo-Verde gerbi Azerbaijani Герб Каба-Вердэ Byelorussian কেপ ভের্দর চিনত্হান BPY Grb Zelenortskih Ostrva BS Emblema estatal de Cap Verd Catalan Státní znak Kapverd Czech Kap Verdes nationalvåben Danish Wappen von Kap Verde German Έμβλημα του Πράσινου Ακρωτηρίου Greek
| National Emblem of Cape Verde | |
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| Armiger | Republic of Cape Verde |
| Adopted | 1999 |
| Shield | The national emblem of Cape Verde contains a circle within which is written the name of the nation in Portuguese; also in this circle are a torch and triangle, symbols of freedom and national unity. The circle is ringed with ten stars, that represent the islands of Cape Verde, and is similar to the symbolism on the flag of Cape Verde. At the top of the shield is a plumbob, a symbol of righteousness; three chain links are at the bottom. |
| Motto | República de Cabo Verde "Republic of Cape Verde" |
The national emblem of Cape Verde contains a circle within which is written the name of the nation in Portuguese. Within the circle are a torch and triangle, symbols of freedom and national unity. At the top of the shield is a plumbob, a symbol of righteousness; three chain links are at the bottom. This emblem replaces the earlier variant with the seashell that had been in use since independence. The current emblem was adopted in 1999.[1]