Swaziland Coat of arms

September 6, 2010 · Posted in Random · 8 Comments 
swaziland coat of arms

Swaziland coat of arms

The two supporters on either side? are the symbols of power for the King (lion) and the Queen-mother (elephant). The shield is a typical Nguni shield used in the country(The same as the one used on the flag) which means protection. The weapons on the shield are typical local weapons. The colour of the shield is derived from the King’s own regiment. Above the shield is the king’s lidlabe, or crown of feathers, normally worn during iNcwala (the festival of the harvest) Siyinqaba means: We are the fortress “We are a tower of strength”.

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