Coat of arms of South Africa

1910

It replaced the earlier national arms, which had been in use since 1910.

It is the symbol of the source of life, of light and the ultimate wholeness of humanity. ==1910 arms== The first coat of arms was granted by King George V by Royal Warrant on 17 September 1910.

The former was also used on the insignia of the South African Police until the 1990s. {| border="0" style="table-layout:fixed;text-align:center;width:100%" |- | | | |- | 1910 | 1930 | 1932 |} ==Provincial arms== ===1910-1994=== Between 1910 and 1994, South Africa was divided into four provinces, Cape Province, Natal, Orange Free State and Transvaal.

1930

The original rendition (1910) was the only version used until 1930, and it continued to be used as the rank badge of warrant officers in the South African Defence Force and South African National Defence Force until 2002.

The second version, painted in 1930 and known as the "ordinary coat of arms", and the third version, painted in 1932 and known as the "embellished coat of arms", were both used until 2000.

1932

The second version, painted in 1930 and known as the "ordinary coat of arms", and the third version, painted in 1932 and known as the "embellished coat of arms", were both used until 2000.

1990

1994

These provinces had their own coat of arms. ===1994present=== In April 1994, South Africa was divided into nine provinces.

1997

Since 1997, however, the use of the Seal of the Republic has not actually been required by the Constitution, but it continues to be used. === Boer Republics === === Colonies === === Bantustans === ==Blazon== The official blazon of the arms is: ===The oval shape of foundation=== The first element is the motto, in a green semicircle.

1999

The previous motto, in Latin, was Ex Unitate Vires, translated as "From unity, strength". ==History== The design process was intitiated in 1999, the Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology requested ideas for the new coat-of-arms from the public.

2000

The present coat of arms of South Africa was introduced on Freedom Day 27 April 2000 and designed by Mr Iaan Bekker.

Iaan Bekker's design was chosen. The new arms were introduced on Freedom Day, 27 April 2000.

The second version, painted in 1930 and known as the "ordinary coat of arms", and the third version, painted in 1932 and known as the "embellished coat of arms", were both used until 2000.

2002

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