Coat of arms of Nigeria
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| Coat of arms of Nigeria | |
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| Versions | |
 Seal of the President |
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 Seal of the Vice President |
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| Armiger | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Crest | An Eagle displayed Gules |
| Torse | Argent and Vert |
| Escutcheon | 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 has a black shield with two white stripes that come together, like the letter Y. These represent the two main rivers flowing through Nigeria: the Benue River and the Niger River. The black shield represents Nigeria's good earth while the two horses on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich agricultural land of the inspiring country. The yellow flowers at the base (incorrectly shown as red in the image) 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.
It could be blazoned 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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