National symbols of France

It is the only official French emblem, according to article 2 of the current Constitution of France, adopted in 1958.

The seal features Liberty personified as a seated Juno wearing a crown with seven arches.

At her right, in the background, are symbols of the arts (painter's tools), architecture (Ionic order), education (burning lamp), agriculture (a sheaf of wheat) and industry (a cog wheel).

The reverse bears the words AU NOM DU PEUPLE FRANÇAIS (In the name of the French people) surrounded by a crown of oak (a symbol of perennity) and laurel (a symbol of glory) leaves tied together with weed and grapes (for agriculture and wealth), and the circular national motto LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ.

It is composed of the three colors of the French flag with blue in the center, white immediately outside and red on the edge.