Coat of arms of Cambodia

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The national coat of arms of Cambodia was readopted in 1993, after elections returned the monarchy to rule. During the rule of the Khmer Rouge the coat of arms was replaced by a symbol that resembles a circular version of the current flag.

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Depicted on the coat of arms are two mythical animals which are a gajasimha on the left, a lion with an elephant trunk, and a singha, a lion, on the right. Supported by the animals, are two five-tiered parasols. In between is a royal crown with a ray of light at its top. Beneath the crown are two pedestaled platters layered on top of each other with a sacred sword and a Khmer version of the symbol for Aum sitting on top. And beneath it all is a banner displaying the nation's motto: Nation, Religion, & King in the Khmer script.