| Emblem of Saudi Arabia شعار السعودية | |
|---|---|
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| Armiger | Salman, King of Saudi Arabia |
| Adopted | 1950 |
| Shield | A palm tree vert, two swords in saltire argent hilted or in base |
The Emblem of Saudi Arabia (شعار السعودية) was adopted in 1950.[1] According to the Saudi Basic Law,[2] it consists of two crossed swords with a palm tree in the space above and between the blades.
The two swords represent the Kingdom of Hejaz and the Sultanate of Nejd and its dependencies, which were united under Ibn Saud in 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.[3] The palm tree represents the Kingdom's assets which are defined as its people, heritage, history, and resources natural and non-natural. Thus, the palm is shown to be guarded by the two swords, which represent the forces to be used in defence of the nation.
- ^ Flags of the World, Saudi Arabia page
- ^ Saudi Basic Law of Government, Article 4
- ^ "Flaggenlexicon.de". Archived from the original on 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2009-04-12.