Coat of arms of North Rhine-Westphalia
| Coat of arms of North Rhine-Westphalia | |
|---|---|
| Versions | |
North Rhine-Westphalia (dark green) within Germany | |
| Armiger | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Adopted | 1948 |
| Shield | per pale: 1 the former Rhine Province, 2 the former Province of Westphalia, and enté en point embowed: the former Free State of Lippe |
| Predecessor(s) | Rhine Province, Province of Westphalia, Free State of Lippe |
| Use | within the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia |
The coat of arms of North Rhine-Westphalia is the official coat of arms of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.