Badge of Tokelau

Badge of Tokelau
Versions
Badge of the General Fono of Tokelau
ArmigerCharles III in Right of New Zealand
Adopted2008
ShieldOn a Tuluma proper, a cross argent
MottoTokelau mo te Atua (Tokelauan, "Tokelau for God")

The national badge of Tokelau depicts a tuluma, which is a traditional Tokelauan carved wooden “tackle box” used by local fishermen. A white cross in the centre of the tuluma and the inscription below Tokelau mo te Atua (Tokelauan, "Tokelau for God") reflect the strong influence of Christianity in Tokelau.

Tokelau's parliament, the General Fono, uses an identical design surmounted by St Edward's Crown.

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