Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro Logo
A rounded shield-shaped emblem with a thick yellow/gold border and a light grey field. A narrow yellow header panel at the top contains the blue serif wordmark "PMERJ"; the shield interior centers a stylised gold crown above crossed gold bu...
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About Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
A rounded shield-shaped emblem with a thick yellow/gold border and a light grey field. A narrow yellow header panel at the top contains the blue serif wordmark "PMERJ"; the shield interior centers a stylised gold crown above crossed gold bugles, the script letters "GRP" and the number "1809."
Below the central device are two curved vegetal motifs: a green laurel branch on the left and a darker green berry/foliage cluster with red berries on the right. Thin black outlines define the elements and provide contrast against the pale background.
What's in it: royal crown crossed bugles (horns) laurel branch berry/foliage cluster
Shapes: rounded shield rectangular header panel wordmark block curved laurel branch clustered foliage/berries crossed instruments (bugles)
Style: heraldic emblem traditional flat colours outlined
Text in logo: PMERJ; GRP; 1809
Heraldic/military symbolism: crown suggests authority or historical/royal connection; crossed bugles indicate a military or corps tradition; laurel and berries evoke honor and victory.
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Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro Logo History
This is the emblem of the Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (PMERJ), the state military police force of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The emblem includes the date "1809," referencing the unit's historical origins.
Frequently asked
What organization uses this emblem?
Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (PMERJ), the state military police of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What does the '1809' on the emblem mean?
The number '1809' on the emblem refers to the unit's historical founding year as represented in the badge design.
What do the crown and crossed bugles represent?
Visually, the crown denotes authority/historical ties and the crossed bugles are a traditional military symbol indicating a corps or regiment.
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