BRAZIL
Armed Forces
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The
blazoning of the emblem of the Brazilian Defense Force is: Arms:
Azure, five
five-pointes stars representing the Southern Cross, and a bordure charged
with 14 four-pointed stars Argent. Crest:
A sword per
pale charged with a four-pointed star Or, between two lances ensigned Azure,
a five-pointed star Argent. Garland: Branches of Laurel, Or. Motto: DEFESABR twice, in golden lettering on
a blue ribon. Compartment:
A square Vert,
charged with a disc Azure, a corona Or and Argent surrounded by 24
five-points stars Argent in orle. ð See illustration in the head
of this essay The
elements mean: ·
The
shield shows the emblem of the Southern Hemisphere and the eleven stars are
for the eleven nations of South America. ·
The
sword symbolizes the vigilance of the permanent defence forces. The golden
star reperesents Brazil and its responsabilities ·
The
two lances are for the east and west. On every lance are three points
symbolizing Justice, Wisdom and Force. ·
The
crown of laurel is a symbol of nobility ·
The
green square is in the color of the Brazilian flag ·
The
corona symbolizes the information and enlightenment of the innovative mind.
The silver and golden rays superposed symbolize the differerent points of
view and diversity of opinion and symbolize the cooperation of every member
of the Armed forces and its leaders. ·
The
blue disc symbolizes the earth and the sky above and the 24 stars the twenty
four hours of vigilance. |
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By Order nº 377 of
the Minstry of Defense of 3 March 2011 the arms, banner and ensign of the Staff of the Supreme Command of the
United Armed Forces (EMCFA) was created. Even when a represntation of these
emblem was not a part of the order, they are officially used.
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The emblem of the Brasilian army was adopted by Order of
the Commander of the Army nº 885, of 4 November
2008. It shows the cap-badge of the army consisting of a blue
oval charged with the stars of the Southern Cross, surrounded by a double
bordure of the Brazilian colours Yellow and Green, and supported by a sword
per pale and a halo of 21 points. |
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The Arms |
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The coat of arms of the Brasilian Army was announced in
1987 and adopted by Presidential Decree nº 1.531, of 22 June 1995.
The arms are: Arms: Per pale, Guels and Azure, a griffin Or
ungules Sable keeping a compass-card Argent. Helmet: A helmet to the dexter, lambrequined Gules
and Azure. Motto: EXÉRCITO BRASILEIRO 1648 in golden lettering
on a green escroll The decree reads: |
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Decreto N° 1.531, de 22 de Junho de 1995 Altera o Decreto N°
94.336, de 15 de maio de 1987, que cria o Brasão de Armas e Estandarte do
Exército. O Presidente da República,
no uso da atribução que lhe confere o art. 84, inciso IV, da Constitução, decreta: Art. 1° Fica alterado o inciso I do art. 1° do Decreto N° 94.336, de
15 de maio de 1987, que passa a ter a seguinte redação: |
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*I - Brasão de Armas - Escudo clásico portugués partido de vermelho e
azul, tendo em brocante um grifo de ouro, animado, lampassado e armado de
preto, segurando nas garras uma estrela de oito pontas de prata,
simbolizando: a figura mitológica do grifo, a vigiláncia e a guarda na defesa
da Pátria e da lei, e a estrela de oito pontas, a necessidade de se agir em
todos os pontos cardeais, em busca da União; o elmo, simbolizando o militar,
de prata e forrado de púrpura, a três quartos para destra com correia azul,
paquife e virol de azul e vermelho. Tem por insignia, num listel de verde,
ondulado, sotoposto ao escudo, em letras de ouro: Exército Brasileiro -
1648.” Art. 2° Este Decreto entra
em vigor na data de sua publicação. Brasilia, 22 de junho de
1995; 174° da Independência e 107° da República. Fernando Henrique Cardoso Zenildo de Luicena. |
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The Standard |
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The standard of the Brasilian Army was announced by
Ministerial Order 346 of 2 June 1997, about the Standard and Coat of Arms. [1]
It was adopted by Portaria
nº 249, de 28 de maio de 2001 and consists of a white cloth with
golden fringes charged in the middle with the coat of arms.
The
red ribbons are inscribed with: GUARARAPES, INDEPENDÊNCIA, CISPLATINA, PRATA, TRÍPLICE ALIANÇA,
ITÁLIA, GAZA, SÃO DOMINGOS, MOÇAMBIQUE
and
ANGOLA. Article 28 of the “General Instructions for the
Application of the Regulation on Salutes, Honors, Signs of Respect, and
Military Ceremonial of the Armed Forces, n° 10-60” of 8 August 2000 stipulates that “The use of the standard
of the Army is regulated by the Norms for Use of the Standard and Coat of
Arms of the Army.” |
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Brazilian Admiralty Flag
(1915) Obsolete [2] In 1999 the Admiralty was abolished and the navy came to be
subordinated to the Commander of the Navy. His flag
shows the central medallion and annulet of the national arms and an anchor
per bend on the blue cloth with the cross of stars.
Commander of the Brasilian
Navy (post 1999) |
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Minister of Aviation (obsolete) |
Chief of Air Staff (obsolete) [3] |
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Formally, the
Ministry of Aeronautics was founded on January 20, 1941 and so its military
branch called "National Air Forces", changed to "Brazilian Air
Force" (Força Aérea Brasileira - FAB) on May, 22. The Army
("Aviação Militar") and Navy ("Aviação Naval")
air branches were extinguished and all personnel, aircraft, installations and
other related equipment were transferred to FAB
Arms of the Air Force
Command. |
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Commanders’
Office of the Air Force |
General
Staff of the Air Force |
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Roundels |
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FAB roundel (WW.II) |
FAB roundel (present) |
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More on History of the
Brazilian Air Force ð National Insignia |
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Arms of the Federal Police
after 1989 |
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The arms of the Federal Police were adopted by
presidential decree
No 98.380, of 9 November 1989. Its form and blasoning were laid down in the annexes I and
II of this decree. ANEXO I EMBLEMA DO DEPARTAMENTO DE POLÍCIA FEDERAL (Artigo 1º do Decreto nº
98.380 , 9 de novembro de 1989.)
ANEXO II Descrição Heráldica Escudo estilizado, lembrando
o escudo polonês, com o campo em jalne (ouro) - esmalte que simboliza fé,
fortaleza, constância, firmeza, poder e a autoridade, propósitos maiores dos
integrantes do Departamento de Polícia Federal. Em Chefe aparece um listel em
goles (vermelho), simbolizando este esmalte a ousadia, coragem, esforço e
segurança, onde se insere a palavra POLÍCIA em prata (branco) e em
Contrachefe outro listel, também, em goles (vermelho), onde se insere a
palavra FEDERAL em prata (branco). No coração destacam-se as
Armas Nacionais que se descrevem segundo a Lei
N. 5.700 - de 1o de setembro de 1971, [....] |
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© Hubert de Vries 2011-11-25
Heraldry of the World