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The present coat of arms is described by the Emblem and Public Seal of Malta Act of , the sinister of Palm , symbols of Peace and traditionally associated with Malta, all in their proper colours, tied at base with a white ribbon, backed red and upon which are written the words ''Repubblika ta' Malta'' in capital letters in black. COAT OF ARMS USED BETWEEN 1975 AND 1988 This coat of arms was adopted on the 11 July 1975 , a year after Malta became a republic. It showed a coastal scene with the rising sun, a boat of the Maltese dgħajsa type, a shovel and a pitchfork, and an Opuntia . All of these symbols are somewhat connected to Malta . Underneath the image the then new name of the state "Repubblika Ta' Malta" (Republic of Malta) was written. This coat of arms can still be seen on a number of coins which are still in circulation until 1st January 2008 when Malta will change its currency to the Euro . COAT OF ARMS USED BETWEEN 1964 AND 1975 This Coat Of Arms depicts two Dolphin s which support a Blazon of the Maltese Flag , one with Palm Branch and the other with an Olive twig representing Victory and Peace respectively. Above is a crown shaped like a Fort with eight octagonal turrets surmounts a helmet, with red and white ribbons. Below are blue waves representing the surrounding Mediterranean Sea , the Maltese Eight-pointed Cross representing the connection with the Order Of St. John , and the motto ''Virtute et Constantia'' (by Valour and Firmness) on a ribbon. Nowadays, this motto is used by the National Order of Merit. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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