The coat of arms of South Australia is an official symbol of the state of South Australia. It was granted by Queen Elizabeth II on 19 April 1984. They replaced a coat of arms granted to the State in 1936 by King Edward VIII.

The shield has the piping shrike within a golden disc (representing the rising sun) on a blue background. The piping shrike is the unofficial bird emblem of South Australia and also appears on the state badge. The crest is the Sturt's desert pea, the floral emblem of South Australia, on top of a wreath of the state colours. The coat of arms has no supporters, but a 1984 proposal showed koala and wombat supporters. The compartment, or base, is a grassland with symbols of agriculture and industry, and a motto with the name "South Australia".

Historical arms

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File:Coat of Arms of South Australia 1936-1984.svg|The former South Australian coat of arms, used between 1936 and 1984.

File:South Australia coat of arms proposal 1984.svg|The proposed coat of arms of South Australia from 1984

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See also

  • Flag of South Australia
  • Government of South Australia
  • Australian heraldry
  • The State Coat of Arms of South Australia (archived)
  • Download the State Coat of Arms of South Australia (archived)