"EACH ENDEAVOURING, ALL ACHIEVING"
Designed by Gordon Christopher with some modifications by the Statehood Celebrations Committee in 1966.
THE PINEAPPLE
On the top of the Heraldic helmet represents the famous sweet Antigua Black Pineapple.
THE RED HIBISCUS
Flowers represent the many types of plants found in Antigua.
THE SUGAR MILL
The sugar mill & sugar cane (left of shield represents the historical sugar cane industry which once was Antigua's main industry.
THE SHIELD
With the sun and wavy white & blue bands symbolise the beautiful sun, sea and beaches of Antigua.
THE YUCCA PLANT
The yucca plant (right of shield with flowers) was once the old emblem of Antigua.
THE DEER
The deer represent the pre colonial wildlife that inhabited Antigua.
THE SCROLL
The scroll at the bottom of the Coat of Arms reads with Antigua's National Motto: "Each Endeavouring, All Achieving" |