Coat of arms of Peru
| Coat of arms of Peru | |
|---|---|
| Versions | |
The coat of arms (Escudo de armas) as used in the center of the national flag. | |
| Armiger | Republic of Peru |
| Adopted | 25 February 1825 |
| Crest | Holm oak civic crown |
| Shield | Per fess, the first per pale azure and argent in dexter a vicuña counter-statant proper and in sinister a cinchona tree also proper, the second gules, a cornucopia spilling coins Or |
| Supporters | Two national flags of Peru and two standards on each side. |
| Other elements | When used on the National Flag, the Coat of arms (Escudo de armas) is surrounded by a wreath of palm branch one on the left and a laurel one on the right tied by a red and white ribbon. |
The coat of arms of the Republic of Peru (Spanish: Escudo del Perú) is the national symbolic emblem of Peru. Four variants are used: the coat of arms per se, the National Coat of Arms (or the National Shield), the Great Seal of the State, and the Naval Coat of Arms.