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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Grenada Coat of Arms
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Grenada Coat of Arms

Artifact ID1985.00607.01
Object Type Plaque
Gifter
Maker (St. John's, Grenada)
Date mid 20th-late 20th Century
Medium Wood (mahogany), Metal, Fabric
Dimensions20 × 15 in. (50.8 × 38.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionA hand carved plaque of the Grenada Coat of Arms by Harvey Julien. Grenada's official coat of arms is made up of a shield divided into four parts by a golden cross. In the center of this cross is the Santa Maria, Columbus' flagship. A British lion on a red field is shown in the upper left and lower right sections of the shield, with a golden crescent moon out of which a lily grows in the upper right and lower left sections. Above the shield there is a golden crown, topped with a garland of Bougainvillea branches. Within the garland are seven red roses, representing the seven communities of Grenada. Holding the sign is an armadillo, which stands before a corn stalk; on the other side, a Grenada Dove, which stands before a banana plant. The base represents grassland mountains and Grenada's Grand Etang Lake. A ribbon displays the national motto: "Ever conscious of God we aspire, build and advance as one people." On the back of the plaque are two metal eyelets and a rope for hanging on the wall.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.

Country/CultureGrenada
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