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NATIONAL SYMBOLS
THE NATIONAL COAT OF ARMS
Meaning
The State Crest consists of a shield emblazoned with a white crescent moon and five white stars against a red background. Red is symbolic of universal brotherhood and the equality of man, and white signifies pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. The five stars represent the five ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
Supporting the shield are a lion on the left and tiger on the right. Below the shield is a banner inscribed with the Republic’s motto, Majulah Singapura, which is the title of the National Anthem. The lion represents Singapore itself and the tiger, the island’s historical links with Malaysia.
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