| Coat of arms of Cuba | |
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| Armiger | Republic of Cuba |
| Adopted | 24 April 1906 |
The Cuban coat of arms is the official heraldic symbol of Cuba. It consists of a shield, in front of a fasces crowned by the Phrygian cap, all supported by an oak branch on one side and a laurel wreath on the other. The coat of arms was created by Miguel Teurbe Tolón in 1849.[1][2] The current version is not exactly the same as the original, since some elements related to annexationist ideas were removed. The design specifications of the shield were established by decree by the first president of Cuba, Tomás Estrada Palma, on 21 April 1906.
- ^ "Cuba's National Seal". Círculo Güinero de Los Ángeles. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "El Escudo Cubano". CubaFlags.com. Retrieved 7 July 2005.