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Civic Heraldry of Argentina Héraldica de Argentina National arms of ARGENTINA Both right human forearms represent the union of all towns into the United Provinces of River Plate. The red cap it is an older symbol for liberty, and the pike demonstrates the purpose of holding it even when fighting. The rising sun, announces to the world the appearance of a new nation. The laurels are heraldic symbols of victory and triumph, depicting the glory acquired in Suipacha and Tucumán battles. The ribbon and the shield in blue and white colours, have similar colours of each part of the ellipse, and it is allusive to the Argentine nationality.

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