| Emblem of the State of Israel | |
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| Armiger | State of Israel |
| Adopted | February 10, 1949 |
| Escutcheon | Azure, a Menorah Argent between two olive branches of the same; in base the legend "ישראל" (Israel) Argent. |
| Motto | ישראל |
| Use | on passports and official documents; on the presidential standard; on official and public buildings |
The Emblem of the State of Israel (Hebrew: סמל מדינת ישראל) shows a menorah surrounded by an olive branch on each side, and the writing "ישראל" (Hebrew for Israel) below it. Most commonly light blue and white, the coat of arms does appear in different colour combinations depending on the use (see below).
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The State of Israel adopted the symbol after a design competition held in 1948. The design is based on the winning entry submitted by Gabriel and Maxim Shamir's proposal, with elements taken from other submissions, such as Oteh Walisch and W. Struski's and Itamar David and Yerachmiel Schechter's entries.
The image used on the emblem is based on a depiction of the menorah on the Arch of Titus. The menorah was used in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem and has been a symbol of Judaism since ancient times. It symbolizes universal enlightenment.
The olive branches symbolize peace.
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