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Civic Heraldry of Jamaica National Coat of arms of JAMAICA Origin/meaning: The arms were adopted in 1962. Jamaica was the first British colony to receive its own arms on February 3, 1661. The arms show the English red cross with 5 pineapples, symbol for the local economy. As a crest a crocodile is used and two Arawak Indians were added as supporters, holding a pineapple and a bow. The motto 'Indus uterque serviet uni' means 'Both Indies will serve one'. The arms from 1661-1957 In 1957 the arms were slightly changed, the mantling was made gold instead of red and the design of the different elements changed slightly. After the independence in 1962, two small changes were made; the crocodile was placed on a tree and the motto was replaced by the new motto 'Out of many, one people'. The arms from 1957-1962 Literature : http://www.christian-siemer.de/wappen/amerika/jamaika.htm

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