Coat of arms of Victoria (state)

Coat of arms of Victoria
Versions
State Badge of Victoria
Adopted	6 June 1910 28 March 1973 (current version)
Crest	Demi-kangaroo proper, the Crown of St. Edward in its paws (formerly the Tudor Crown)
Torse	Argent and azure
Shield	Azure, five stars representing the Southern Cross, argent
Supporters	Two female figures representing peace and prosperity
Compartment	Grassy mound with pink heath
Motto	Peace and Prosperity

The coat of arms of Victoria is the official heraldic symbol of the Australian state of Victoria. Victoria was the second state of Australia to gain arms, granted on 6 June 1910 by royal warrant of King George V. The state had been named in 1851 after his grandmother, who reigned at the time.^[1] The current version of the arms was granted 28 March 1978 in the royal warrant issued by Queen Elizabeth II.