Coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago
The coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago was designed by a committee formed in 1962 to select the symbols that would be representative of the people of Trinidad and Tobago. The committee included artist Carlisle Chang (1921–2001) and carnival designer George Bailey (1935–1970).
| Coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago | |
|---|---|
| Armiger | Republic of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Adopted | 1962 |
| Crest | In front of a palm tree proper a ship's wheel. |
| Shield | Per chevron enhanced sable and gules, a chevronel enhanced argent between in chief two hummingbirds respectant Or and in base three ships of the period of Christopher Columbus also Or, the sails set proper. |
| Supporters | A scarlet ibis and a cocrico, both proper and with wings elevated. |
| Compartment | Two islands arising from the sea. |
| Motto | "Together we aspire, together we achieve" |
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