Coat of arms of New South Wales
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The Coat of arms of New South Wales is the official symbol of the Australian state of New South Wales. It was approved by King Edward VII in 1906.
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Description & symbolism
The shield contains the red cross of St George with four stars and a lion in the centre. Around the cross are golden fleece and wheat sheaves. The red cross is taken from the flag of England and similarly the lion is taken from the arms of England. These represent the origins of the founders of the Colony of New South Wales. The four stars on the cross represent the Southern Cross, which was from earliest times a mariner's guide. The golden fleece and the wheat sheaves represent the state's primary industries.
The crest, a rising sun on a wreath of blue and white, represents an emerging country.
The supporters are a lion on the dexter (viewer's left) and a kangaroo on the sinister (viewer's right). The lion again is representative of the British links and is featured on the United Kingdom's arms. The kangaroo is common symbol for Australia.
The motto contains the latin inscription "Orta recens quam pura nites" which, in English, means "Newly risen, how brightly you shine".
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