Martinique, a région and overseas département of France in the Caribbean, has historically used a coat of arms with four white fer-de-lance vipers since 4 August 1766.

However, the coat of arms has become controversial due to its association with the territory's history of slavery, and its use has been discouraged by local Martinicans.

The controversy comes as those vessels were active participants in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade with locals highly discouraging the use of the flag, and by extension the coat of arms.

[citation needed] In October 2018, the National Gendarmerie directorate in Martinique stopped using the emblem by order of President Emmanuel Macron.

The logo was adopted on 1 August 2016, following a design competition opene to all people of age living in Martinique.