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National Arms of Nigeria Arms of cities and towns Arms of States Educational heraldry of Nigeria Ecclesiastical heraldry of Nigeria Heraldic postcards from Nigeria Heraldic stamps from Nigeria Total pages in the Nigerian section : 35 NATIONAL ARMS OF NIGERIA Official 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. Origin/meaning The arms were officially granted on May 20, 1960. The wavy pall symbolises the NIger and the Benue river, which join in the country and together form a delta. The black shield represents Nigeria's power work force, while the two horse supporters on each side represent power and strength. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich soil. The red flowers at the base are a species of Crocus, Nigeria's national flower. This flower was chosen for inclusion in the coat of arms as it is found all over Nigeria. The motto "Unity and Faith" was changed in 1978 to "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress". A coin with the arms with the old motto. A coin with the current arms During colonial times Nigeria did not have its own arms, but the government used a badge: The badge on an Abadie trade card (1930s) The arms of a Ty-Phoo trade card, 1939 Support the site: Contact us: Our partners: Meijerink heraldic bookshop Armorial de France De Raaf heraldic design Homunculus / Heraldicum Disputationes © since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Literature : -