Coat of arms of Sierra Leone
It also shows three torches which are meant to symbolize peace and dignity.The supporters of the shield are lions, similar to those on the colonial badge.The three main colours from the shield – green, white and blue – were used to form the flag.The coat of arms of Sierra Leone are described as: (a) for arms- (b) for the supporters- (c) with the motto "UNITY, FREEDOM, JUSTICE”.The arms of the Colony of Sierra Leone were granted by royal warrant of 30 July 1914:[1] The "Union device as used at the time of the cession" was the flag of Great Britain.
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