Coat of arms of Lesotho

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Coat of arms of Lesotho from October 4, 2006.
Coat of arms of Lesotho from October 4, 2006.
Coat of arms of Lesotho between 1966 - 2006.
Coat of arms of Lesotho between 1966 - 2006.

The coat of arms of Lesotho was adopted on 4 October 1966 following independence. Pictured is a crocodile on a Basotho shield. This is the symbol of the dynasty of Lesotho's largest ethnicity, the Sotho. Behind the shield there are two crossed weapons from the 19th century. To the left and right of the shield are supporters of the shield, two Basutho horses. In the foreground there is a golden ribbon with the national motto of Lesotho: Khotso, Pula, Nala (Sotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity).

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