Symbols of Western Australia
Western Australia is one of Australia's states, and has established several state symbols.
Official symbols
Symbol | Image | Adopted | Remarks | |
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Flag | Flag of Western Australia | 1953 | ||
Badge | State Badge of Western Australia | 27 November 1875 | The State Badge was approved by the Colonial Office 1875. | |
Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Western Australia | 17 March 1969 | The Coat of Arms was granted by Queen Elizabeth II by Royal Warrant. | |
Colours | Gold and black | Taken from the State Badge | ||
Floral | Red and green kangaroo paw Anigozanthos manglesii |
9 November 1960 | ||
Animal | Numbat Myrmecobius fasciatus |
25 July 1973 | ||
Bird | Black swan Cygnus atratus |
25 July 1973 | ||
Fossil | Mcnamaraspis kaprios | 5 December 1995 | ||
References
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