The centre of the coat of arms is dominated by a shield at the base of which is a lighter in full sail. The lighter is one of the traditional means of transportation. A red chevron is highlighted by two poinciana flowers. At the top of the shield on the blue background is the head of a Carib, supported by the fleur-de-lis and a rose. The Caribs were the early inhabitants of the islands, and the fleur-de-lis and rose signify the English and the French influences. A helmet topped with the battlements of a tower appears with a flaming torch upheld by the hands of an African, European, and a person of mixed descent. The torch signifies the struggle and quest for freedom by a people of diverse ethnic origins, but united in purpose. The shield is supported on either side by pelicans (our national bird), with wings extended, displaying a sugar cane plant and the coconut palm tree, which are extensively cultivated throughout Saint Christopher and Nevis.

Placing the Coat of Arms on Document                

The Coat of Arms should be placed on official Documents or uniforms for the Federation only.   No other emblems, images, logos or signs should be placed above the Coat of Arms upon the creation of the document.  The Coat of Arm should be placed in the centre on the top of the document or placed on the left of the uniform i.e. the observer’s right facing it.