The coat of arms of Cameroon consists of a shield with a banner above and below it. Behind the shield are two crossed fasces. The shield has the same color pattern as the flag of Cameroon, and in the center is a map of the nation. The scales of justice are superimposed on top of the map of the nation since 1998. The constitution of Cameroon describes the coat of arms as follows: The coat of arms of the Republic of Cameroon shall be an escutcheon surmounted chief by the legend <> and supported by two crossed fasces with the motto <> base. The escutcheon shall be composed of a star on a field [vert] and triangle gules, charged with the geographical outline of Cameroon azure, and surcharged with the sword and scales of justice sable. (Source: Wikipedia.org, CC BY-SA)