Samoan Coat Of Arms Umbrella

Design Elements and Their Meanings

Shield: A silver shield with the lower two-thirds in blue, featuring five silver stars arranged like the Southern Cross constellation, as seen on the national flag.

Upper Section: The top third shows a green sea with a green coconut palm tree emerging from it.

Above the Shield: A gold cross sits atop the shield.

Background Elements: The shield is placed over two concentric circles depicting the globe and olive branches, similar to the United Nations emblem.

Motto: Below the shield is the Samoan motto "Fa'avae i Le Atua Samoa," which translates to "God be the Foundation of Samoa."

This crest symbolizes Samoa's national identity, highlighting its location in the Southern Hemisphere, its natural environment, and its spiritual foundation