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Contents 1 Introduction 2 The Royal Hashemite Crown 3 The Sash 4 The Two Flags 5 The Eagle 6 The Globe 7 Arab Weaponry 8 Gold Wheat Ears & Palm Frond 9 Al Nahda First Order Medal 10 The Yellow Ribbon 11 External links

On August 25, 1934, the Executive Council (The Council of Ministers at the time) issued Directive No. 558 declaring the Coat of Arms, (which was designed in 1921 upon the request of His Highness Prince Abdullah I) as the official emblem of the country and outlining its specific design layout. On February 21, 1982, the Council of Ministers issued the official Notification No. 6, which gave written specifications and explanations of the official emblem of the country.

It signifies the Monarchy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Composed of five arches with beaded design, fanning out from beneath its pinnacle, and attached to the base with a relief design recalling rubies and emeralds. On top of the base rest five lotus flowers denoting purity. The Royal Hashemite Crown is adorned from the top by the tip of a spear that represents the freedom of the Hashemites’ banner. The color of the Royal Hashemite Crown is Gold.

The Royal Hashemite Crown rests on the Sash that represents the Royal Hashemite Throne. The Crimson velvet curtain, whose inside is White silk, signifies sacrifice and purity. Fringed at the base in Gold, the curtain is held open and gathered on either side with golden tasselled cords to reveal a White silken lining.

Each represents the Flag of the Great Arab Revolt. The length of each is double its width and each is divided horizontally into three equal parts: the upper Black, the middle Green, and the lower White. The Crimson Red triangle occupies the front part; its base is equal to the width of the Flag, while its length is equal to half that of the Flag.

Symbol of power, fortitude and elevation. Its colors signify the banner and turban of the Great Prophet Mohammad - Peace Be Upon Him. The eagle stands on the globe, its wings touching the flags on both ends.

Blue in color, signifying the worldwide spread of Islam and its civilization.

A Bronze shield decorated with a Chrysanthemum, a decorative motifin Arab art and architecture. The shield is placed in front of the globe, symbolizing defence of rightness. Swords and spears, bows and arrows protrude from either side of the shield and the globe and their color is Gold.

Encircling the shield from its base are three ears of wheat on the right and a palm frond to the left. They are attached to the ribbon of Al-Nahda first order medal.

Suspended from the centre of the ribbon.

Placed across the ribbon of Al-Nahda first order medal, is composed of three parts with inscribed phrases as follows: On the right: “Abdullah II bin Al Hussein bin Aoun” (Aoun, the great grandfather of Al Sharif Al Hussein bin Ali) In the middle: “King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan” On the left: “Who seeks support and guidance from God”

• Description from King Hussein's website
• Description from Embassy of Jordan in Washington