The coat of arms of Botswana was adopted on 25 January 1966. The centre shield is supported by two zebras.
The three waves symbolize water, and reminds the viewer of the motto of the nation: pula, which literally translates to "rain", but also extends to vigour of life, good luck and "blessing"; it is also the name of the nation's currency.
Argent three barrulets wavy in fesse Azure between in chief three cogwheels proper, one above engaged with two below and in base a bull's head caboshed proper, and for the supporters on either side a zebra the dexter supporting a white elephant's tusk the sinister a green stalk of sorghum and brown sorghum head with white grains proper. Motto "Pula" in black on a Botswana blue half tone scroll. The reverse side of the scroll is red.
Gallery
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File:Coat of arms of Bechuanaland Protectorate.svg|Seal of the Bechuanaland Protectorate
File:BDF emblem.svg|Emblem of Botswana Defence Force
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References
- Guide to the Flags of the World by Mauro Talocci, revised and updated by Whitney Smith (), p. 165.