Coat of arms of Swaziland
| Coat of arms of Swaziland | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Details | |
| Armiger | King Mswati III |
| Adopted | 1968 |
| Crest | A Crown of feathers proper |
| Torse | Azure and Or |
| Escutcheon | Azure, a Swazi battle shield with decorations, all proper |
| Supporters | To the dexter, a Lion and to the sinister an Elephant, both proper |
| Motto |
Siyinqaba "We Are The Fortress" |
The coat of arms of Swaziland is a coat of arms depicting various symbols for traditional Swaziland culture. The lion represents the King 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 Ncwala (the festival of the harvest). On a banner below the shield is the Swaziland national motto, Siyinqaba, meaning, "We are the fortress".
References
- "Swaziland - Umbuso weSwatini". Heraldry of the Worl. Retrieved 2015-08-18.
- Patricks, Richard M. (1 July 2000). "General Swaziland Information: Social". Swaziland National Trust Commission. Retrieved 2015-08-18.
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