Coat of arms of Eswatini
ArmigerKing Mswati III
Adopted1968
CrestA Crown of feathers proper
TorseAzure and Or
BlazonAzure, a Swazi battle shield with decorations, all proper
SupportersTo the dexter, a Lion and to the sinister an Elephant, both proper
MottoSiyinqaba
"We Are The Fortress"

The coat of arms of Eswatini is a coat of arms depicting various symbols for traditional Eswatini culture. The lion represents the King of Eswatini and the elephant represents the Queen-mother. They support a traditional Nguni shield which represents "protection". Above the shield is the King's lidlabe, or crown of feathers, normally worn during Incwala (the festival of the harvest). On a banner below the shield is Eswatini's national motto, Siyinqaba, meaning, "We are the fortress".

References

  • "Swaziland - Umbuso weSwatini". Heraldry of the World. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  • Patricks, Richard M. (1 July 2000). "General Swaziland Information: Social". Swaziland National Trust Commission. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
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