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Coat of arms of Nigeria

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Adopted
  
20 May 1960

Supporters
  
Torse
  
Argent and Vert

Coat of arms of Nigeria

Armiger
  
Federal Republic of Nigeria

Crest
  
An eagle displayed Gules.

Escutcheon
  

The coat of arms of Nigeria has a black shield with two white lines that form in a "Y" shape. The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two horses or chargers on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich soil.

The red flowers at the base are Costus spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower. This flower was chosen for inclusion in the coat of arms as it is found all over Nigeria and also stand for the beauty of the nation. The white wavy pall represents the Niger and the Benue. On the banderole around the base is Nigeria's national motto since 1978: "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress" (formerly "Peace, Unity, Freedom").

Blazon

Sable a Pall wavy argent, supported by two horses Argent, and set for a crest on a wreath, Argent and Vert, an eagle displayed Gules.

References

Coat of arms of Nigeria Wikipedia


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