Coat of arms of the Bahamas | |
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Armiger | Charles III in Right of the Bahamas |
Adopted | 7 December 1971 |
Crest | Upon 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.[1] |
Torse | Orange and Azure |
Shield | Upon a representation of the Santa Maria on a base barry wavy of four Azure and Argent on a Chief Azure demi-sun Or. |
Supporters | On the dexter side a Marlin proper and on the sinister side a Flamingo proper |
Compartment | Per pale Waves of the Sea and Swampland proper. |
Motto | Forward, Upward, Onward Together |
The coat of arms of the Bahamas contains a shield with the national symbols as its focal point.