Coat of arms of the Gambia
The coat of arms of The Gambia has been in use since 18 November 1964. It depicts two lions holding an axe and hoe, supporting a shield that depicts another pair of hoe and axe, crossed. Atop the shield is set the heraldic helmet and an oil palm as a crest. At the bottom is the national motto: Progress – Peace – Prosperity. The Gambian coat of arms also appeared in the fly of the Gambian air force ensign.
| Coat of arms of The Gambia | |
|---|---|
| Armiger | Republic of The Gambia |
| Crest | Issuant from a Mount Vert, an Oil Palm Nut Tree fructed proper |
| Torse | Or and Azure |
| Shield | Azure, a Locar axe and a Mandinka Hoe in saltire Or, a Bordure parted per bordure Vert and Argent |
| Supporters | on either side a Lion guardant proper, the dexter supporting a Locar Axe and the sinister a Mandinka Hoe, both Or |
| Compartment | None |
| Motto | Progress, Peace, Prosperity |
| Earlier version(s) | Gambia Colony and Protectorate |
| Use | 1889-1965 |
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