Uruguayan coat of arms

Details
Introduced	March 19, 1829
Heraldic shield	Libra, Cerro de Montevideo (Hills of Montevideo), horse, ox
Other elements	Olive branch, laurel branch, blue ribbon

The coat of arms of Uruguay was first established by law on March 19, 1829 and has been official since 1908 . It was derived from the city arms of Montevideo (18th century).

The coat of arms consists of an oval, which is divided into four equal fields and is crowned by a golden sun ( May sun ). The oval is framed by an olive branch and a laurel branch , which are connected below the oval with a blue ribbon.

In the upper ( heraldic ) right quarter on a blue background a golden balance as a symbol of equality and justice. In the upper (heraldic) left quarter on a silver background the Cerro de Montevideo (hill of Montevideo) with its summit fortress, which represents defense and strength. In the lower right quarter a galloping black horse on a silver background , which represents freedom. In the lower left field on a blue background a golden ox symbolizing the wealth and abundance that resulted from cattle breeding.

Coat of arms of the city of Montevideo with the Cerro Montevideo, which is also in the coat of arms of Uruguay