Georgia's coat of arms was adopted on 1 October 2004. It is partially based on the medieval arms of the Georgian royal house of Bagrationi.
It has two lions rampant as supporters. They held a shield with Saint George, Georgia's patron saint, slaying the dragon. The shield is surmounted with the royal crown of Georgia.
Motto: Strength is in Unity (Dzala Ertobashia, written in the Mkhedruli script of the Georgian alphabet, ძალა ერთობაშია).
Former coat of arms
Former Georgian coat of arms, 1918-1921, 1991-2004
This coat of arms was in use by the Democratic Republic of Georgia throughout its existence in 1918-1921. Restored in 1991, it was replaced by the current coat of arms in 2004.
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