Emblem of Saudi Arabia

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Emblem of Saudi Arabia
شعار السعودية
Coat of arms of Saudi Arabia.svg
Details
Armiger King of Saudi Arabia
Adopted 1950
Escutcheon Two crossed swords with a palm tree in the upper space between them
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Emblem in Saudi Arabia in 1950

The Saudi Arabian national emblem (Arabic: شعار السعودية‎) was adopted in 1950.[1] According to the Saudi Basic Law[2] it consists of two crossed swords with a palm tree in the space above and between the blades.

The swords represent the two kingdoms of Hijaz and Nejd united under Ibn Saud in 1926.[3] The palm represent the Kingdom's assets defined as it's people, it's heritage and history, and natural and non-natural resources. Thus the palm is shown to be defended by the two swords which represent the force that will be used in the defense.

References [edit]

  1. ^ Flags of the World, Saudi Arabia page
  2. ^ Saudi Basic Law of Government, Article 4
  3. ^ Flaggenlexicon.de
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