Coat of arms of the Bahamas

Coat of arms of the Bahamas
Coat of Arms of The Bahamas
Coat of arms of Bahamas.svg
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Armiger Elizabeth II, Queen of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Supporters Marlin and Flamingo
Motto Forward Upward, Onward Together

The coat of arms of the Bahamas contains a shield with the national symbols as its focal point, the shield is supported by a marlin and flamingo.

On top the shield is a conch shell, that represents the varied marine life of the island chain. This rests upon a helmet. Below this is the actual shield, the main symbol of which is a ship, reported to represent the Santa María of Christopher Columbus. It is sailing beneath a sun. The animals supporting the shield are the national animals, and the national motto is found at the bottom. The flamingo is located upon land, and the marlin upon sea, indicating the geography of the islands.

The vibrant colours of the coat of arms are also intended to point to a bright future for the islands. They are also reputed to have been maintained due to their attractiveness to tourists.

The Coat of Arms was approved by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on 7th December , 1971 for use by the Bahamian People and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. It was designed by Bahamian artist and clergyman, Rev. Dr. Hervis L. Bain, Jr., who is also a Member of the Order of the British Empire.

Island Crests

In addition to the National Coat of Arms, there are a total of eighteen regional Island Crest (including two unofficial crests). These crests were granted upon Independence in 1973, to be displayed at the Independence day celebration to reflect each islands individual cultural heritage.

Island Crests of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Badge of Acklins.jpg Badge of Abaco.gif Badge of Andros.jpg Badge of the Berry Islands.jpg
Acklins Abaco Andros Berry Islands
Crest of Bimini.gif Badge of Cat Island.gif Badge of Acklins.jpg Eleuthera Island Crest.jpg
Bimini Cat Island Crooked Island Eleuthera
Crest of Grand Bahama.gif Badge of Inagua.jpg MayaguanaCrest.gif
Grand Bahama Inagua Long Island Mayaguana
Badge of New Providence.gif Crest of Ragged Island.gif Crest of Rum Cay.gif Crest of San Slavador.gif
New Providence Ragged island Rum Cay San Salvador

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