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'''LIBREVILLE'''
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Province : [[Estuaire]]
===Origin/meaning===
The arms symbolise the geographic location by the sea and the Equator. The chief stands for the peaceful co-operation between the European and Gabonese communities.


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The sea-lions are a symbol of the port, the flags carried by them makes clear that Libreville is the capital of the republic.  
 
===Official blazon===


===Origin/meaning===
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The arms also show a mural crown and has as supporters two heraldic sea lions Or, langued and armed Gules and holding staffs with the national flag of Gabon (a tricolour Gold, Green and Blue). An motto is also included "Libertas Ex Amicitia Nascitur". Unfortunately I have no image of the complete arms. The arms symbolise the geographic location by the sea and the Equator. The chief stands for the peaceful co-operation between the European and Gabonese communities.
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File:Ga-357.jpg|alt=Blason de Libreville/Arms (crest) of Libreville|The arms on a stamp
File:Libreville1.jpg|alt=Blason de Libreville/Arms (crest) of Libreville|The arms on a local tax stamp
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The sea-lions are a symbol of the port, the flags carried by them makes clear that Libreville is the capital of the republic.
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Gabon|'''Literature''']]: Blasons République Gabonaise


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[[Literature]] : scan from stamps; Muhlemann, 1986
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Latest revision as of 06:32, 10 October 2023

Blason de Libreville/Arms (crest) of Libreville
LIBREVILLE

Country : Gabon
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Province : Estuaire
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Official blazon
French
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms symbolise the geographic location by the sea and the Equator. The chief stands for the peaceful co-operation between the European and Gabonese communities.

The sea-lions are a symbol of the port, the flags carried by them makes clear that Libreville is the capital of the republic.

Image gallery

  • Blason de Libreville/Arms (crest) of Libreville

    The arms on a stamp

  • Blason de Libreville/Arms (crest) of Libreville

    The arms on a local tax stamp

Literature: Blasons République Gabonaise

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