Coat of arms of Grenada

Coat of arms of Grenada
Details
Armiger	Elizabeth II, Queen of Grenada
Adopted	1974
Crest	Shield divided into four parts by a golden cross. In the center of this cross is the Santa Maria, Columbus' flagship. A British lion on a red field is shown in the upper left and lower right sections of the shield, with a golden crescent moon out of which a lily grows in the upper right and lower left sections.
Escutcheon	Cross Honourable ordinary
Supporters	A Grenada Dove displayed
Motto	Ever Conscious of God We Aspire, Build and Advance as One People

The official coat of arms of Grenada is a shield divided into four parts by a golden cross. In the center of this cross is the Santa Maria, Columbus' flagship.^[1] A British lion on a red field is shown in the upper left and lower right sections of the shield, with a golden crescent moon out of which a lily growsin the upper right and lower left sections. Above the shield there is a golden crown, topped with a garland of Bougainvillea branches. Within the garland are seven red roses, which stand for the seven communities of Grenada. Holding the sign are an armadillo which stands before a corn stalk; on the other side a Grenada Dove, which stands before a banana plant. The base represents grassland mountains and Grenada's Grand Etang Lake. A ribbon displays the national motto: "Ever conscious of God we aspire, build and advance as one people."

The coat of arms was adopted by the island nation in 1974 following independence.

Achievement of Arm

1.The Livery Coat or colour on a Shield

2.Charges or Devices on the Shields

3.The Helm of special design

4.The mantle which covers the helm

5.The Wreath to hold the mantle in place

6.The Crest

7.Supporters

8.The Motto

References

1. ^ "Coat of Arms". Government of Grenada. Archived from the original on 2008-04-03. http://web.archive.org/web/20080403072754/http://www.gov.gd/coa.html. Retrieved 2008-07-12.