The coat of arms of this country was approved in 1950. The coat of arms of Indonesia is a depiction of the legendary bird Garuda, which has a shield on its chest. The coat of arms has five elements - five principles of Pancha-Sila, the main philosophy of the country. This coat of arms was designed by Sultan Hamid II.
Garuda Symbol
Garuda is a golden eagle, whose image is drawn from mythology. It is a chimera with wings, beak and paws of a golden eagle, but with a human torso and arms. Garuda in mythology is the riding bird of Vishnu. The figure of Garuda is found in many temples in Indonesia.
The image of Garuda is interesting in the following aspects:
- Appears in many mythological traditions in Indonesia;
- It is a symbol of knowledge, power, courage, courage, loyalty, and discipline;
- Garuda - a being who helps Vishnu maintain the existing world order;
- Garuda is depicted in golden color, with bright colors;
- It is a symbol of Indonesia and the embodiment of its national philosophy - pancha strength;
- Garuda is also used in Thai symbolism;
- The symbol of this bird is also a reminder of the Hindu kingdoms that existed in the archipelago. Indonesia originates from them.
- The golden color of the coat of arms is a symbol of strength and glory.
Features of the shield of the Indonesian coat of arms
The shield on the coat of arms of Indonesia has four parts. In the heart of the shield is a small shield. It has several parts. The red part with the head of a bull. A tree with a natural color, with a green crown, also on a silver field. On the silver field, there is a sprout of rice with cotton. A gold chain is depicted on a red background. The parts of the shield are divided by a stripe of black color, as the equator divides the earth into two parts. All elements of the coat of arms symbolize the five components of the Pancha Sila philosophy.
Shield symbols
The bull is a symbol of democracy and reasonable state policy. It is a social animal that takes care of all the people living in this country. The star is a symbol of faith in one God. The fact that it is on a black background denotes Islam - the most important religion in Indonesia. The star is also a symbol of the secularity of the state. The tree symbolizes the unity of Indonesia, despite the fact that it is composed of many peoples. Rice and cotton symbolize social justice, and the chain symbolizes the just humanity of the state.
