Peruvian Coat of Arms and National Emblem

Last modified: 2005-08-26 by antonio martins
Keywords: coat of arms: horn of plenty | national emblem | flag | escudo de armas | escudo nacional | doubt | parede (josé gregorio) | sun: 24 rays | vicuña | keno | chichona tree | quinine | cornucopia |
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• Introduction
• Two versions
• Coat of Arms
• National Emblem

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Introduction

Regarding the two symbols, as far as I understand these were never changed since they were adopted in 1825. The differences in picturing are of no significance and are only due to the artistic interpretations.
Željko Heimer, 31 Oct 2002

The approved coat of arms included the vicuña, the keno tree and the cornucopia apportioning gold and silver coins, representing the three kingdoms: animal, vegetable and mineral. The shield had to go preceded by a laurel wreath and to each side a banner with the national colors.
Jaume Ollé, 26 Jul 1996

«Keno tree», what is it? I checked Smith [smi75b] who notes it is a cinchona tree, used to produce quinine.
Rob Raeside, 09 Jan 2002

Mucha [mch85a] confirms the cinchona tree. I think k