Bahamas Coat Of Arms
On top the shield is a conch shell that represents the varied marine life of the island chain.
Bahamas coat of arms. Hervis bain iso code. Below this is the actual shield the main symbol of which is a ship reported to represent the santa marĂa of christopher. The coat of arms of the bahamas contains a shield with the national symbols as its focal point.
But sadly no longer available to view on abaco despite sporadic attempts to reintroduce them as breeding birds on the island the last i believe about 15 years ago. 7 december 1971 designer. This rests upon a helmet.
Constitutional monarchy queen elizabeth ii flag adopted. The national bird of the bahamas featured in the nation s coat of arms. The escutcheon shield is supported by a marlin and flamingo.
Bain jr who is also a member of the order of the british empire. In addition to the national coat of arms there are a total of eighteen regional island shields including two unofficial devices. The crest on top of the helm helmet is a conch shell which represents the varied marine life of the island chain.
The coat of arms was approved by queen elizabeth ii on 7 december 1971. 10 july 1973 coat of arms adopted. It was designed by rev dr hervis l bain jr and was adopted on december 7 1971.
Commonwealth of the bahamas capital.