Coat of arms of Burundi

Coat of arms of Burundi
ArmigerRepublic of Burundi
Adopted1966
MottoUnité, Travail, Progrès
('Unity, Labour, Progress')

The coat of arms of Burundi, adopted in 1966, consists of a shield surrounded by three spears. On the shield is the motto of the nation, as well as the head of a lion. Behind the shield there are three crossed traditional African spears. Under the shield the national motto of Burundi appears on a scroll: Unité, Travail, Progrès (French for 'Unity, Labour, Progress').

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