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Coat of arms of Georgia | |
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Versions | |
Armiger | Georgia |
Adopted | 1 October 2004 (latest rendition) |
Crest | Iverian (Georgian) crown Or |
Shield | Purpure, a knight mounted on a steed argent, brandishing a lance of the same tipped with a cross Or, Saint George nimbed Or, slaying a dragon argent. [1] |
Supporters | two lions rampant Or |
Compartment | Stylized grape vine ornament Or |
Motto | ძალა ერთობაშია Dzala Ertobashia "Strength is in Unity" |
The coat of arms of Georgia is one of the national symbols of Georgia. The coat of arms is partially based on the medieval arms of the Georgian royal house and features Saint George, the traditional patron saint of Georgia. In addition to St. George, the original proposal included additional heraldic elements found on the royal seal, such as the seamless robe of Jesus, but this was deemed excessively religious and was not incorporated into the final version.[2]