What's the meaning of the Coat of arms of Zimbabwe »

Coat of arms of Zimbabwe

This page is about the meaning, origin and characteristic of the symbol, emblem, seal, sign, logo or flag: Coat of arms of Zimbabwe.

Rate this symbol:3.0 / 5 votes

The current coat of arms of Zimbabwe was adopted on September 21, 1981, one year and five months after the national flag was adopted. Previously the coat of arms of Zimbabwe was identical to the former Coat of arms of Rhodesia.

The coat of arms depicts two kudus on the left and right, each standing on top of an earthly mound composed of stalks of wheat, a pile of cotton, and a head of maize. At their feet there is also a banner emblazoned with the Zimbabwean national motto (Unity, Freedom, Work). The shield itself is green, featuring 14 waves of alternating white and blue waved lines at top (chief argent), and also at the center of the shield a representation of the ancient Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe is shown. Placed behind the shield are an agricultural hoe (to the left) and an automatic rifle (to the right). Has a silk strip of gold and green and a crest crest of Zimbabwean Bird(of soapstone from Mwenemutapa/Munhumutapa Kingdom)which is on a background of a Red Star.

2,850 Views

Graphical characteristics:
Asymmetric, Closed shape, Colorful, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has no crossing lines.

Category: Emblems.

Coat of arms of Zimbabwe is part of the Coat of Arms group.

More symbols in Coat of Arms:

A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on an escutcheon (i.e. shield), surcoat, or tabard. The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element of the full heraldic achievement which consi… read more »

More symbols in Emblems:

An emblem is an abstract or representational pictorial image that represents a concept, like a moral truth, or an allegory, or a person, like a king or saint. Although words emblem and symbol are of… read more »

Have a discussion about Coat of arms of Zimbabwe with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add this symbol to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Coat of arms of Zimbabwe." Symbols.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.symbols.com/symbol/coat-of-arms-of-zimbabwe>.

    We need you!

    Are we missing an important symbol in this category?

    Graphical Index

    Use our unique search feature to find a symbol based on its various graphical characteristics:


    • Symmetry:
    • Shape:
    • Colors:
    • Curveness:
    • Crossing:

    Quiz

    Are you a world flags master?

    »
    A Paraguay
    B Georgia
    C North Macedonia
    D Niger

    Browse Symbols.com