Coat of arms of Netherlands New Guinea
The coat of arms of Netherlands New Guinea (and the OPM) was one of a number of national symbols
chosen by the Papuans prior todecolonization by the Netherlands, and prior to occupation by Indonesia.
The design on the shield was in the form of the flag of Netherlands New Guinea, the Morning Star.
The shield was supported by two birds of paradise and surrounded by a garland of local flowers
and a scroll bearing the motto "Setia, djudjur, Mesra" (Loyal, Honest, Affectionate).
chosen by the Papuans prior todecolonization by the Netherlands, and prior to occupation by Indonesia.
The design on the shield was in the form of the flag of Netherlands New Guinea, the Morning Star.
The shield was supported by two birds of paradise and surrounded by a garland of local flowers
and a scroll bearing the motto "Setia, djudjur, Mesra" (Loyal, Honest, Affectionate).
New Guinea Council
The New Guinea Council was a unicameral representative body formed in the Dutch colony of Netherlands New Guinea
in 1961. The council was inaugurated on 5 April 1961 with 28 council members,
16 of whom had been elected in elections held during January 1961.
in 1961. The council was inaugurated on 5 April 1961 with 28 council members,
16 of whom had been elected in elections held during January 1961.
The council was requested to make its wishes on self-determination known within a year
During an emergency session the council drafted a national manifesto
and symbols including the Morning Star flag for a new national identity to be known as "West Papua"
During an emergency session the council drafted a national manifesto
and symbols including the Morning Star flag for a new national identity to be known as "West Papua"
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