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The Coat of Arms of Palestine is the coat of arms used by the Palestinian National Authority. It features the Pan-Arab colors of the Palestinian flag on the Eagle of Saladin. Below it says "فلسطين", or "Palestine" in Arabic. Image File history File links Palestine_COA.gif From http://www. ... Image File history File links Palestine_COA.gif From http://www. ... 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. ... Anthem: Biladi Capital None. ... Red, black, and white, sometimes with green, are the Pan-Arab colors and have their origins in the flag of the Arab Revolt. ... Proportions 1:2 The Palestinian flag has been in use by Palestinians to represent their national aspirations since the middle of the 20th century. ...