Emblem of Saudi Arabia

Emblem of Saudi Arabia شعار السعودية
Armiger	Salman,King of Saudi Arabia
Adopted	1950(1950)
Shield	A palm tree vert, two swords in saltire argent hilted or in base

The emblem of Saudi Arabia at theSaudi Arabian EmbassyinPrague,Czech Republic.

TheSaudi Arabiannational emblem(Arabic:شعار السعودية) was adopted in 1950.According to theSaudi Basic Law,it consists of two crossedswordswith apalm treein the space above and between the blades.

The two swords represent theKingdom of Hejazand theSultanate of Nejd and its dependencies,which wereunitedunderIbn Saudin 1926, or strength, stamina, and sacrifice.

The crest represents that prosperity can only be had through Justice.

The palm stands for growth, vitality, and prosperity and the crossed swords represent Justice.The palm tree represents the Kingdom's assets which are defined as itspeople,heritage,history,andresourcesnatural and non-natural. Thus, the palm is shown to be guarded by the two swords, which represent theforcesto be used in defence of the nation.

Historical emblems

• 
  Coat of arms of theKingdom of Hejazfrom 1920 to 1925
• 
  Coat of arms of theKingdom of Hejaz and Nejdfrom 1925 to 1932
• 
  Seal ofSaudi Arabiafrom 1932 to 1950

Usage

Passport with the coat of arms of Saudi

The emblem appears on government documents,diplomatic missions,as well as several Saudi Arabian flags. It is emblazoned in gold on the flag of theArmed Forces of Saudi Arabia(which is also the Kingdom'swar ensign), and on the lower hoist of theroyal standard.The latter is essentially thenational flagwith the added emblem in gold, which is placed in the lower part of the (left-facing)hoistand not in thecantonas with other royal standards. The emblem's lower position is in deference to the sacred nature of theShahada,theIslamiccreed.

The emblem also forms a prominent part of state airlineSaudia’s branding, being featured on the tail fins of the airline's fleet.

See also

• National symbols of Saudi Arabia