Emblem of West Jerusalem

For the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, see Jerusalem cross.

Emblem of Jerusalem
File:Emblem of Jerusalem.svg
Adopted	1949
Crest	ירושלים‎‎ (lit. Jerusalem)
Blazon	Blue shield with the Lion of Judah in the centre, flanked on either side by olive branches and all superimposed on a stylized background representing the Western Wall.

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The Emblem of West Jerusalem is a standalone official symbol that is also used on the flag of Jerusalem. It consists of a shield with the Lion of Judah flanked on either side by olive branches, all superimposed on a stylized background representing the Western Wall. Above the main display is the Hebrew-language word for Jerusalem (ירושלים‎‎, Yerushaláyim).

History

Shortly after the founding of Israel, then-mayor Gershon Agron of West Jerusalem initiated a design contest among local graphic designers for a new municipal emblem. The winning design was presented by a team led by master typographer and graphic artist Eliyahu Koren.

In 1943, the Jerusalem Municipality had approved a different emblem for the city, but the decision was never ratified by the British Mandate.

See also

• Flag of Jerusalem

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