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| Armiger | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Adopted | 20 May 1960 |
| Crest | An eagle displayed Gules. |
| Torse | Argent and Vert |
| Blazon | Sable a Pall wavy argent |
| Supporters | Two horses Argent |
| Compartment | A grassy field proper, the yellow flowers at the base (incorrectly shown as red in the image) are Costus Spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower. |
| Motto | Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress |
The coat of arms of Nigeria consists of a black shield with a wavy white pall, symbolizing the meeting of the Niger and Benue Rivers at Lokoja. The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two supporting 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.[1]
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. On the banderole around the base is Nigeria's national motto since 1978: "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress" (formerly "Peace, Unity, Freedom").[1]
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.
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Seal of the President
Seal of the Vice President
Seal of the House of Representatives
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Historical emblems
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Badge of the British West African Settlements
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Badge of the Lagos Colony
Badge of the Oil Rivers Protectorate
Badge of the Niger Coast Protectorate
Badge of the Northern Nigeria Protectorate
Badge of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate
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See also
- Nigerian heraldry
- Seal of the President of Nigeria
- Flag of Nigeria
References
- ^ a b "National Symbols - Emblem". Nigeria's 50th Independence: Celebrating Greatness. Archived from the original on May 6, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2012.