Coat of arms of Chile 5 - White Coffee Mug

The Coat of Arms of Chile is the official heraldic symbol representing the South American country of Chile. Adopted on September 18, 1817, during the Patria Vieja period, it has undergone minor modifications since then but retains its original essence.The design consists of a shield divided into four quarters, each with unique symbols. The first quarter features three stars representing the sky's southern constellation that guided the Chilean people to freedom. The second quarter depicts a condor, symbolizing liberty and strength. The third quarter represents mapuche culture with a huilliche Indian holding an onion, a symbol of peace. The fourth quarter shows a warrior on horseback, representing the Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Fernndez de Crdoba y Figueroa.Above the shield is a white scroll bearing the motto "Por la razn o la fuerza" (By reason or force), while below it rests a banner with the national colors and the year of independence, 1810.The Coat of Arms of Chile reflects the country's rich cultural heritage and history, combining indigenous symbols, Spanish influence, and the spirit of freedom and independence.