- Coat of arms of Barbados
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Coat of Arms of Barbados 
Details Armiger Elizabeth II, Queen of Barbados Supporters Dolphin fish and Pelican Motto Pride and Industry The coat of arms of Barbados was adopted upon independence in 1966 by decree of Queen Elizabeth. Like other former British possessions in the Caribbean, the coat of arms has a helmet with a national symbol on top, and a shield beneath that is supported by two animals.
The national symbol found on top of the helmet for Barbados is the fist of a Barbadian holding two sugar canes that are crossed to resemble St. Andrew's Cross. This is representative of the importance of the sugar industry as well as Barbados celebrating its national independence day on St. Andrew's Day.
The shield is gold in colour. Upon it are a pair of the national flower, known as the Pride of Barbados, and a single bearded fig tree (Ficus citrifolia). The shield is supported by a dolphin fish and pelican. They stand for the Pelican Island, and fishing, respectively.
At the bottom is Barbados' national motto ("Pride and Industry") on a scroll.
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External links
- Coat of arms of Barbados In The World All Countries Coat of arms
- The Barbados Parliament: Independence (Contains information on the Coat of Arms)
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