National emblem of Somaliland National emblem of Somaliland The national emblem of Somaliland was introduced on 14 October 1996 along with the flag of Somaliland, when it was approved by the National Conference. Having declared its independence on 18 May 1991, the region's self-declared independence remains unrecognized by any country or international organization. The emblem consists of an equally balanced scales symbolising justice between the Somali people, the coffee-coloured eagle holds the scales as a sign of democracy, two hands shaking representing the equality and freedom between the people of Somaliland, an olive branch symbolising peace amongst the people of Somaliland, a yellow background
Emblem of His Majesty the King of Ashanti a thousand, a thousand will come) in reference to the Porcupine's quills as symbols of Ashanti warriors, is still quoted. Emblem of His Majesty the King of Ashanti The Emblem of His Majesty the Emperor of Ashanti (or National Emblem of Ashanti) is the national emblem of the Ashanti nation, adopted by Ashanti's emperor Asantehene Osei Tutu I in 1701, and is based on the Porcupine, which has been the Ashanti national animal since 1701 the early-eighteenth century AD. The Porcupine in the Asante national emblem was used by the emperor Asantehene of Asante in taking the oath of office