Coat of arms of Rhodesia
| Coat of arms of Zimbabwe | |
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| Armiger | Republic of Zimbabwe |
| Adopted | 1981 |
| Crest | A mullet gules surmounted by a Zimbabwe Bird Or |
| Escutcheon | Vert, a representation of Great Zimbabwe argent; upon a chief argent seven pallets wavy azure |
| Supporters | Two Kudus proper |
| Compartment | An earthly mound composed of stalks of wheat, a pile of cotton, and a head of maize |
| Motto | Unity, Freedom, Work |
| Other elements | Behind the shield a hoe and an automatic rifle saltireways |
| Coat of arms of Rhodesia | |
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| Details | |
| Adopted | 11 August 1924 |
| Crest | Zimbabwe Bird |
| Escutcheon | Vert, a pickaxe paleways Or; upon a chief argent a lion passant gules, armed and langued azure, between two thistles proper |
| Supporters | Two Sable Antelopes |
| Motto |
Sit Nomine Digna (Latin) "May she be worthy of the name" |
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 centre 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 AK-47 assault rifle (to the right). The wreath is gold and green and the crest features the Zimbabwe Bird on a Red Star background.
The meanings of the Zimbabwean coat of arms are as follows:
The coat of arms of Rhodesia was used from 1924–1981, for the self-governing British colony of Southern Rhodesia in 1923-1964 and 1979-1980, known simply as Rhodesia from 1964-1979, Zimbabwe-Rhodesia in 1979, and Zimbabwe from 1980.
Official authorisation by Royal Warrant for the coat of arms was granted on 11 August 1924.
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