The Fiji Coat of Arms includes a number of symbols that represent their country. It was granted by Royal Letters Patent on 4 July 1908. It features a shield in the centre. At the top of the shield is a lion holding a cocoa pod, and below there is a cross. In the segments of the cross there is a sugar cane, coconut palm, bunch of bananas and a dove of peace. The shield is also a major feature of their flag. The supporters on either side are shield are Fijian warriors dressed in mulberry bark skirts, one holding a lance and the other warrior holding a pineapple mace. The crest features a wreath Argent and Gules as well as a traditional canoe with outrigger. At the bottom is the Fijian motto, "Rerevaka na kalou ka doka na Tui" meaning "Fear God and honour the King". Below is an image for you to view:
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