El Salvador Coat of Arms, 1906

El Salvador · 1906 · 1c

This definitive stamp features the national coat of arms of El Salvador, adopted in 1912 but based on an earlier 1823 design. The design includes a Phrygian cap on a staff, a radiant sun, the date of independence (15 September 1821), five volcanoes representing the original United Provinces of Central America, and two seas, all encircled by a laurel wreath and the national motto 'DIOS UNION LIBERTAD' (God, Union, Liberty).

Issued in the early 20th century, this stamp series reflects a period of growing national identity and republicanism in El Salvador, using key national symbols to foster patriotism.