Honours and symbols Commonwealth Coat of Arms The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the formal symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia and signifies Commonwealth authority and ownership. Listen It is used by Australian Government departments and agencies, statutory and non-statutory authorities, the Parliament and Commonwealth courts and tribunals. The coat of arms of Australia, officially called the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, [1] is a formal symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. [2] It depicts a shield, containing symbols of Australia's six states, and is held up by native Australian animals, the kangaroo and the emu. [3]
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Resources Australian Symbols booklet National symbols Commonwealth Coat of Arms Australian Symbols booklet The Australian Symbols booklet is an educational resource and a source of general information which presents the official symbols and emblems of the Commonwealth, state and territories of Australia. Listen Abstract The Commonwealth Coat of Arms (the Arms) is the formal symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia that signifies Commonwealth authority and ownership. The 'Commonwealth of Australia' is the legal entity established by the Constitution. Understand Parliament House National symbols National symbols This fact sheet explains Australia's key national symbols, including the Coat of Arms, our flags, the national anthem, the floral emblem and our national colours. It explains the history and significance of each symbol. Australian flag Coat of Arms The Commonwealth Arms are commonly but incorrectly referred to as the 'Commonwealth Crest'. Strictly the Crest is the device above shield and hemlet on a coat of arms; in Australia's case it is the seven-pointed gold star on the wreath. The Australian Coat of Arms consists of:
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Coat of Arms The Commonwealth Coat of Arms Historical Origin The grant of arms to individuals, organisations, towns and States has its origins as a mark of royal favour dating back to the Middle Ages. Arms consist of objects arranged to distinguish the possessor by their particular kind, order and association. The Commonwealth Star is found on both the flag of Australia and the coat of arms of Australia. On the Australian flag the Star appears in the lower hoist quarter, beneath the representation of the Union flag, and as four of the five stars making up the Southern Cross on the fly. The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is an emblem of national identity. It is the formal symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia and it represents the authority and property of the Australian Parliament, government, and courts. It conveys characteristics and values of Australia distinct from other nations in the world. History of the Coat of Arms Australian heraldry is the term for the style of armorial achievements, sometimes known as coats of arms, and other heraldic bearings and insignia used in Australia. It largely follows the Gallo-British tradition of heraldry also followed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and New Zealand . Heraldic authority
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The Australian Commonwealth Arms Warrant The current design of the Australian Coat of Arms was granted by Royal Warrant by King George V n 19 September 1912, to be borne and used 'upon Seals, Shields, Banners, or otherwise according to the Laws of Arms'. The Warrant describes the Arms as: The Commonwealth Coat of Arms (the Arms) is the formal symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia that signifies Commonwealth authority and ownership. The 'Commonwealth of Australia' is the legal entity established by the Constitution.
Commonwealth Coat of Arms, also known as the Australian Coat of Arms or the coat of arms of Australia, is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. The coat of arms consists of a shield, containing the six official state symbols, which is held up by a kangarooemu. The Southern Cross is shown on the flag in white. It is a constellation of five stars that can only be seen from the southern hemisphere and is a reminder of Australia's geography. History In 1901 Australia's first Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton, announced an international competition to design a flag for the new Commonwealth of Australia.
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A wreath of gold and blue sits under the Commonwealth Star. Gold and blue are the Commonwealth Coat of Arms' 'livery', or 'identifying', colours. Australia's floral emblem, the golden wattle, frames the shield and the kangaroo and emu and at the bottom of the shield you will see a scroll containing the word 'Australia'. The coat of arms of Australia (formally known as Commonwealth Coat of Arms) is the official symbol of Australia. The initial coat of arms was granted by King Edward VII on 7 May 1908, and the current version was granted by King George V on 19 September 1912, although the 1908 version continued to be used in some contexts, notably appearing on the sixpenny coin until 1966.
