Coat of arms of The Hague
The coat of arms of The Hague is the official symbol of the city of The Hague.
It consists of a golden escutcheon with a white stork in natural colors holding a black eel, a count's crown as coronet, and two golden lions rampant regardant as supporters standing on a green decorative compartment.[1] On 27 September 2012, the motto Vrede en Recht (English: Peace and Justice) was added to the compartment, referring to the city's global recognition as the home of international justice and accountability. [2]
Older versions
- (1816-1991)
- (before 1816)
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References
- (in Dutch) Waarom heeft Den Haag een ooievaar als symbool? Archived 2011-09-28 at the Wayback Machine, City of The Hague. Retrieved on 22 July 2011.
- (in Dutch) Den Haag krijgt spreuk onder stadswapen, Algemeen Dagblad. Retrieved on 27 March 2013.
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