Seal of Myanmar

Seal of Myanmar
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Introduced	2008

The seal of Myanmar was introduced after the 2008 constitutional amendment.

Description of the old seal (1974-2008)

The silver cog in the blue center, which stands for the country's industry, bears the red map of Myanmar. The cog wheel is surrounded by golden ears of grain, which symbolize the country's agriculture.

The fourteen teeth of the gear stand for the seven minority states and the seven provinces. The rice wreath underlines the importance of agriculture for nutrition. A white five-pointed star above the state symbol .

As shield holders, the blue lions symbolize strength and bravery tamed by wisdom.

The red ribbon at the feet of the lions bears the name of the country in Burmese script .

history

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  1948

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  1948 to 1974

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  1974 to 2008

Individual proof

1. ↑ See Derkwillem Visser, "Flaggen Wappen Hymnen", 1987, p. 257.

literature

• Karl-Heinz Hesmer: Flags and coats of arms of the world. History and symbolism of the flags and coats of arms of all states . Gütersloh: Bertelsmann Lexikon Verlag, 1992. ISBN 3-570-01082-1

Web links

Commons : Seal of Myanmar  - Collection of Pictures, Videos and Audio Files

• 2008 constitution with description of seal and flag, page 190 (Burmese; PDF; 838 kB)