Coat of arms of Ruanda-Urundi - White Coffee Mug

The Coat of Arms of Ruanda-Urundi is the heraldic symbol representing the former colonial territory that encompassed modern Rwanda and Burundi, under Belgian rule from 1923 until its division in 1962. The design consists of a shield divided per fess. The upper part displays a golden lion passant guardant on a blue field, symbolizing Belgium, while the lower part features a green shield with two silver coffee pots, representing the primary economic activity of the region. Above the shield is a white scroll bearing the motto "Unit et Progrs" (Unity and Progress). On each side, there are two gold five-pointed stars symbolizing the territories. The entire composition rests on a green mural crown, representing a self-governing colony, topped by a white helm adorned with feathers of different colors representing the ethnic groups in Ruanda-Urundi. This coat of arms was officially adopted during the Belgian colonial era and has since been replaced by the individual coats of arms for Rwanda and Burundi upon their independence.