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Encyclopedia > Coat of arms of Saudi Arabia

Saudi coat of arms
Saudi coat of arms

The Saudi Arabian coat of arms includes two swords and a palm tree which represents the Saudi main tree. Each of the swords represent the two houses which founded modern day Saudi Arabia, the House of Saud, and the House of Wahab. Image File history File links Coat_of_arms_of_Saudi_Arabia. ... Image File history File links Coat_of_arms_of_Saudi_Arabia. ... A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ... The House of Saud ( translit: ) is the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ...


The date palm tree represents vitality and growth. The crossed scimitars symbolize justice and strength rooted in faith. The term scimitar refers to a sword with a curved blade from western Asia. ...


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