Coat of arms of Venezuela (1871) - Pint Glass 16oz

The Coat of Arms of Venezuela, adopted in 1871, is a heraldic symbol that represents the nation's identity and history. It features a shield divided into four quarters. The first quarter displays a banner with the national motto "Free, Sovereign, and Independent," and an arrow pointing downward to signify liberty, a reference to Simon Bolivar's famous speech. The second quarter represents the Venezuelan people, depicted as a Native American holding a staff inscribed with the year 1492, the arrival of Christopher Columbus. The third quarter shows the Andean mountains, symbolizing the country's geographical diversity and its highlands. The fourth quarter depicts a coastal scene with two ships, representing Venezuela's maritime history and its Caribbean coast. Above the shield is a cap of liberty, symbolizing freedom, and five stars, representing the five federal provinces that initially formed the nation. Below the shield are two bunches of coffee plants, symbolizing agriculture and industry, with a scroll inscribed with the national flower, the Sunflower (Helianthus annuus). The Coat of Arms of Venezuela serves as a visual embodiment of the country's rich history, diverse culture, and its values of liberty and sovereignty.