Emblem of Yemen

The Emblem of Yemen shows a golden eagle of Saladin. The eagle holds a scroll with the country's name in Arabic: الجمهورية اليمنية, meaning "The Yemeni Republic." On the eagle’s chest is a shield. The shield shows a coffee plant and the Marib Dam. There are seven blue wavy stripes under the shield. On either side of the eagle are flagstaffs holding the flag of Yemen. The emblem represents Yemen’s history, culture, and important places.

Historical emblems

North Yemen

From 1945 to 1990, Yemen was split into North and South. The North had an emblem that looked similar to the one used today.

Emblem of [Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din](/wiki/Yahya_Muhammad_Hamid_ed-Din)

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Coat of arms of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen (1918–1970)

Coat of arms of the [Yemen Arab Republic](/wiki/Yemen_Arab_Republic) (1962–1966)

Coat of arms of the [Yemen Arab Republic](/wiki/Yemen_Arab_Republic) (1966–1974)

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Coat of arms of the Yemen Arab Republic (1974–1990)

South Yemen

The South had an emblem with the pan-Arab "Eagle of Saladin".

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Coat of arms of the People's Republic of South Yemen (1967–1970)
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Coat of arms of the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (1970–1990)

Federation of South Arabia

Emblem of the [Federation of Arab Emirates of the South](/wiki/Federation_of_Arab_Emirates_of_the_South) (1959–1962)

Emblem of the [Federation of South Arabia](/wiki/Federation_of_South_Arabia) (1962–1967)

States

Emblem of the [Sultanate of Lahej](/wiki/Sultanate_of_Lahej)

Protectorate of South Arabia

Emblem of the [State of Upper Yafa](/wiki/Upper_Yafa) before 1967

Emblem of the [Kathiri State of Seiyun](/wiki/Kathiri) (?–1967)

Emblem of the [Quaiti State of Shihr and Mukalla](/wiki/Qu'aiti) (?–1967)

Aden Colony

Badge of the [Aden Colony](/wiki/Aden_Colony) (1937–1963)

Government

Here are some emblems from important parts of Yemen’s government:

Emblem of the Ministry of Interior
Emblem of the Republic of Yemen Armed Forces
Emblem of the Yemeni Army
Emblem of the Yemeni Navy