- Coat of arms of Nigeria
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Coat of arms of Nigeria Versions 
Seal of the President
Seal of the Vice PresidentDetails Armiger Nigeria Crest An Eagle displayed Gules Torse Argent and Vert Escutcheon sable a pall wavy argent Supporters two horses Argent Compartment A grassy field Vert, six mullets Argent, six flowers (Costus Spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower) Gules Motto Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress The coat of arms of Nigeria has a black shield with two white stripes that come together, like the letter Y. These represent the two main rivers flowing through Nigeria: the Benue River and the Niger River. The black shield represents Nigeria's good earth while the two horses on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich agricultural land of the inspiring country. The yellow flowers at the base (incorrectly shown as red in the image) are Costus Spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower.
It could be blazoned sable a pall wavy argent, supported by two horses Argent, and set for a crest on a wreath, Argent and Vert, an eagle displayed gules.
See also: Seal of the President of NigeriaCoats of arms and emblems of Africa Sovereign
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