The coat of arms of Swaziland depicts various symbols from traditional Swaziland culture.
The lion represents the King and the elephant represents the Queen-mother. They support a traditional Nguni shield which represents “protection”.
Above the shield is the king’s lidlabe, or crown of feathers, normally worn during Ncwala (the festival of the harvest). On a banner below the shield is the Swaziland national motto, Siyinqaba, meaning, “We are the fortress”.