Coat of arms of Somalia

Coat of arms of Somalia
ArmigerFederal Republic of Somalia
Adopted10 October 1956
CrestA mural crown Or
ShieldAzure, a mullet argent within a bordure Or
SupportersTwo leopards rampant proper
CompartmentTwo palm leaves surmounted by two spears in saltire proper, interlaced with a scroll argent

The coat of arms of Somalia was adopted on October 10, 1956, by the then Italian Trust Territory of Somaliland and features a golden framed shield of the Somali flag supported by two Leopards standing on spears. The Leopard is a common animal seen in Somalia. Leopards are a common motif in Somali culture. The arms were designed by the Italian Giuseppe Ricci, born in Ravenna on 29th of April, 1912.