This Decree issues the Emblem of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1956, which includes two golden sheaves of rice symbolizing agriculture, a golden gear wheel representing industry, and a red flag with a yellow star in the center.
Key points
- All citizens and organizations within the Democratic Republic of Vietnam shall use the Emblem as prescribed in Article 2 of this Decree.
- The Prime Minister shall be responsible for implementing this Decree.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- All citizens and organizations within the Democratic Republic of Vietnam must comply with the regulations on the use of the Emblem to ensure uniformity in national symbols.
- Citizens and organizations may encounter difficulties when changing old symbols to new ones if they are not yet familiar with the new model.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How is the use of the Emblem regulated?
All citizens and organizations within the Democratic Republic of Vietnam shall use the Emblem as prescribed in Article 2 of this Decree.
Who is responsible for implementing the Decree on issuing the Emblem?
The Prime Minister is responsible for implementing this Decree.
Full text
| CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS ******* |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness ******* |
| No.: 254-SL | Hanoi, January 14, 1956 |
DECREE
ISSUING THE MODEL OF THE NATIONAL EMBLEM OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Pursuant to the resolution of the National Assembly at the V session in September 1955 and with the consent of the Council of Ministers.
ISSUES THE DECREE:
Article 1: Now issues the model of the national emblem of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (the model of the national emblem attached hereto).
Article 2: The model of the national emblem is as follows:
- Two sheaves of ripe golden-yellow rice stalks on a bright yellow background, symbolizing agriculture;
- A gear wheel placed between the two sheaves towards the base, colored bright yellow, symbolizing industry;
- A red band bearing the words "Democratic Republic of Vietnam" in gold, winding around the gear wheel and the two sheaves;
- Within the center is the image of the national flag with a bright red field and a golden star.
Article 3: The Prime Minister shall implement this Decree.
| PRIME MINISTER PHAM VAN DONG |
PRESIDENT OF THE STATE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Ho Chi Minh City |
NATIONAL EMBLEM OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
(Model attached to Decree No. 254-SL dated January 14, 1956)
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