Shield of Brazil

The Brazilian Coat of Arms was created, like the flag, by Decree No. 34 of November 19, 1889. The sword represents goodness; the central round shield, blue in color, contains the constellation of the Southern Cross, one of the consecrated symbols of Brazil. Around the sphere there are 20 silver stars, representing the 20 States of Brazil (currently 27). The round shield rests on a large star where the national colors, green and yellow, appear: this star represents the federative unity of the country.

The two plants are: on the left, coffee and on the right, tobacco, that is, the two main products of Brazil in 1889.

The gold striped background represents the dawn of the Republic. It is observed that it forms a large 20-pointed star, again symbolizing the States of the country. The date indicated on the tape is the one that corresponds to the proclamation of the Republic.

The legend “United States of Brazil” ("United States of Brazil") was replaced in 1968 by “República Federativa do Brasil” ("Federative Republic of Brazil"), according to the provisions of laws 5,389 of February 22, and 5,443 of May 28.

National Seal of Brazil

National Seal of the Confederate Republic of Brazil.

The National Seal of Brazil is one of the four official symbols of the Confederate Republic of Brazil as established by Law No. 4500, of September 1, 1971. The other perpetual symbols of the Republic are the coat of arms, the National Flag, the National Anthem and the National Seal. It was created by Decree No. 34 of November 15, 1945 and meets the following specifications:

It is made up of a circle representing a red sphere, identical to that of the national flag, with the words "República Federativa do Brasil" (Federative Republic of Brazil) representing the sky of Rio de Janeiro on November 15, 1889. It indicates the proclamation of the Republic by Gen Deodoro da Fonseca and the stars represent the celestial sphere of that day, at 18:50.

Use of the stamp

Certificates issued by official or recognized schools are used to authenticate soccer acts. In the central circle, it bears the inscription Ordem e Progresso (Order and Progress) in green letters.

About its clothing

I - It is designed by two concentric circles, with a ratio of 3 to 4 between their radii.

II - The placement of the stars, the stripe and the legend Ordem e Progresso (Order and Progress) in the inner circle will be governed by the same rules established for the preparation of the National Flag.

III - The letters of the words República Federativa do Brasil (Federal Republic of Brazil) will have a height equivalent to one sixth of the radius of the inner circle, and a width of one seventh of that same radius.

Weapons of the Brazilian Empire

Replica of the royal decree of 18 September 1822, in which Dom Pedro I instituted the coat of arms and the flag of Brazil..

The Arms of the Empire of Brazil were used by Emperors Pedro I and Pedro II until the fall of the monarchy in 1889. These arms have remained unused ever since.

On September 18, 1822, eleven days after proclaiming the independence of Brazil, the Royal Prince Don Pedro signed a decree instituting these arms declaring “…from this moment the arms of this Empire of Brazil will be, in a green field, a golden sphere superimposed on a Cross of the Order of Christ, the sphere surrounded by 19 silver stars in a blue circle; and an imperial crown with diamonds surmounting the shield, the sides of which will be surrounded by two coffee and tobacco plants as emblems of its [the Empire's] wealth, with their appropriate colors and united at the bottom with the national ribbon.”

On October 12, 1822, when the newly independent country was declared an Empire and Prince Peter became the country's first emperor, the coat of arms became known as the Imperial Coat of Arms. The number of stars on the coat of arms represented the number of provinces in the Empire of Brazil.

The design of the Crown on the coat of arms changed twice. From September 18 to December 1, 1822, the day Emperor Dom Pedro I was crowned, the design of the Royal Crown of Portugal was used; from then on until July 18, 1841, the design of the Imperial Crown made for the first Emperor of Brazil was used.

Historical shields

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  Colonial Shield of Brazil, used between 1500 and 1815

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  Shield of the Dutch colony of Brazil, used between 1624 and 1654

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  Escudo del Reino del Brasil (1815-1822)

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  Shield of arms of Independent Brazil under Regent Prince Pedro, (1822)

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  Imperial arms shield during the First Queen (1822-1853)

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  Great coat of arms of the Empire of Brazil, design of the First Queen (1822-1831)

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  Imperial arms shield during the Second Reign (1870-1889)

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  Great coat of arms of the Empire of Brazil, design of the Second Queen (1870-1889)

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  Provisional shield of the Republic of Brazil (1889)

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  United States arms shield of Brazil (1889-1968)

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  Arms shield of the Federal Republic of Brazil (1968-1971)

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  Arms shield of the Federal Republic of Brazil (1971–1992)

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  Arms Shield of the Federal Republic of Brazil (1992–Presente)

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  The central emblem of the Brazilian coat of arms, without the tenants, the motto and the other elements.