Coat of arms of Iraq

The Emblem of Iraq since the rule of Baathism has a golden black eagle looking towards the viewer's Right side. The eagle is the Eagle of Saladin associated with 20th-century pan-Arabism, and has a shield of the Iraqi flag, and holding a banner below with the Arabic words جمهورية العراق (Jumhuriyet Al-`Iraq or "Republic of Iraq").[1]

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of Iraq featuring the Eagle of Saladin
Details
ArmigerRepublic of Iraq
Adopted1965; 59 years ago

(original version) 2008; 16 years ago

(current version)
EscutcheonDivided into three horizontal sections red, silver, and black. In the middle of the silver section, the words 'Allahu Akbar' are written in green Arabic Kufic script.
SupportersEagle of Saladin
MottoThe words 'Jumhuriyat Al-`Iraq' in Arabic script (Arabic: 'Republic of Iraq'

References

  1. ↑ "Details", The World Factbook, Central Intelligence Agency, retrieved 2024-07-02
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