Coat of arms of the Bahamas

Coat of arms of the Bahamas
ArmigerCommonwealth of The Bahamas
Adopted7 December 1971
CrestUpon a representation of Our Royal Helmet mantled Azure doubled Argent on a Wreath Or and Azure. A Conch Shell proper in front of a Panache of Palm Fronds proper.
TorseOrange and Azure
ShieldUpon a representation of the Santa Maria on a base barry wavy of four Azure and Argent on a Chief Azure demi-sun Or.
SupportersOn the dexter side a Marlin proper and on the sinister side a Flamingo proper
CompartmentPer pale Waves of the Sea and Swampland proper.
MottoForward, Upward, Onward Together

The coat of arms of the Bahamas contains a shield with the national symbols as its focal point.

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