The Libyan Coat Of Arms, although not exactly the same, remains similar to the one used whilst the country was part of the Federation of Arab Republics. The current coat of arms was adopted upon its exit from the Federation in 1977. libyan coa public This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... The Federation of Arab Republics (1972-1977) were a brief union of Libya, Egypt, and Syria. ...

Akin to the flag, the colour Green is prominent, providing a link to both the Green cloak of Muhammad as well as Colonel Gaddafi's so called, Green Revolution. Muhammad is a common Muslim male name. ... Colonel Muammar al-Qaddafi Muammar Abu Minyar al-Qaddafi 1 (Arabic: معمر القذافي Mu`ammar al-Qadhdhāfī) (born 1942), leader of Libya since 1970 and a controversial Arab statesman. ...

The bird of prey shown in the coat of arms, is the Hawk of Quariash, the emblem of the tribe of Muhammad.

Finally, the title of the state, The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, is written in the banner clutched in the feet of the hawk.