The Coat of arms of Guatemala

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The Coat of Arms of Guatemala comprises:

• A wreath of olive branches, the symbol for victory
• The Resplendent Quetzal, a bird that symbolizes liberty
• A scroll on which is written LIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821 (15 September 1821 is the date of Central America's independence from Spain)
• Crossed rifles indicating Guatemala's willingness to defend itself by force if need be
• Crossed swords, representing honor.

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