National Emblem of Cambodia

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THE NATIONAL EMBLEM AND COAT OF ARMS OF CAMBODIA

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Origin/meaning

The emblem/coat of arms of Cambodia is identical to the Royal arms and was adopted in 2002. It has existed in slightly different versions since the 19th century. But for a long time it was not the State Symbol, but only that of the reiging Monarch.

Depicted on the coat of arms are two animals which are a gajasingha (a lion with an elephant trunk) on the left, and a rajasingha (a royal lion), on the right. Supported by the animals are two royal five-tiered umbrellas. In between is a royal crown with a shining diamond at its top. On a light blue field beneath the Crown is an Unalome sign atop a sacred sword, which rests on two stacked phan (pedestalled platters).

The Khmer language phrase on the banner beneath the royal arms translates to: Preah Chao (royal or auspicious ruler) - Krung (area, or in this case, kingdom) - Kampuchea (Cambodia): "King of the Kingdom of Cambodia".

Previous emblems

The history of Cambodia since its independence has been complicated. From 1970-1993 several Stete Emblems have been used, none of which was heraldic. These are shown below.

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The State Emblem during the The Khmer Republic (1970-1075)
Coat of arms (crest) of National Emblem of Cambodia

The State Emblem during Democratic Kampuchea (1975-1979)
Coat of arms (crest) of National Emblem of Cambodia

The State Emblem during the People's Republic of Kampuchea (1979-1989)
Coat of arms (crest) of National Emblem of Cambodia

The State Emblem during the State of Cambodia (1989-1991)
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The State Emblem during the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC, 1991-1993)

Use of the royal arms and state emblems on coins:

Coat of arms (crest) of National Emblem of Cambodia

King Norodom I, 1860
Coat of arms (crest) of National Emblem of Cambodia

King Norodom Sihanouk, 1953
Coat of arms (crest) of National Emblem of Cambodia

People's Republic of Kampuchea (1981)



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