Blazon (heraldic Description)
The following is the heraldic description of the state arms of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland:
- Crest
- On a wreath of the colours, an Eagle reguardant wings extended Or perched upon and grasping in the talons a Fish Argent.
- Supporters
- Dexter a sable antelope and sinister a leopard.
- Motto (in Latin)
- Magni Esse Mereamur (Let us deserve Greatness)
- Shield
- Per fesse Azure and Sable in Chief a Sun rising Or and in base six Palets wavy Argent over all a fesse dovetailed counter-dovetailed of the last thereon a Lion passant Gules.
Note: The shield component of the arms appears in the fly of the national flag of the Federation
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