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The flag symbolizes the Kingdom's roots in the Great Arab Revolt of 1916, as it is adapted from the revolt banner. The black, white and green bands represent the Arab Abbasid, Umayyad and Fatimid dynasties respectively, while the crimson triangle joining the bands represents the Hashemite dynasty. The seven-pointed Islamic star set in the center of the crimson triangle represents the seven verses of Surat Al-Fatiha, the first sura in the Holy Qura'n.

 

Coat of Arms The crown symbolizes the system of monarchy.The sash upon which the crown is placed symbolizes the Hashemite throne. Its scarlet color represents sacrificeThe bronze shield in front of the globe represents the defense of truth and right in the world. The spears, swords, bows and arrows are traditional Arab weaponsThe eagle in the center of the coat of arms symbolizes power, might and loftiness. The eagle is perched on the globe, and his wings touch the two flags of the Great Arab Revolt.Below the shield to the left are three branches of wheat, and to the right is a palm branch.The spears, swords, bows and arrows are traditional Arab weapons.The spears, swords, bows and arrows are traditional Arab weapons.The two flags are the flags of the Great Arab Revolt.The two flags are the flags of the Great Arab Revolt.The blue color of the globe symbolizes the spread of Islam across the world.The highest Jordanian medal, the decorative order of al-Nahda.

  1. The crown symbolizes the system of monarchy.
  2. The sash upon which the crown is placed symbolizes the Hashemite throne. Its scarlet color represents sacrifice, while the white inner background symbolizes purity.
  3. The two flags are the flags of the Great Arab Revolt.
  4. The eagle in the center of the coat of arms symbolizes power, might and loftiness. The eagle is perched on the globe, and his wings touch the two flags of the Great Arab Revolt.


  5. a- The blue color of the globe symbolizes the spread of Islam across the world.
    b- The bronze shield in front of the globe represents the defense of truth and right in the world.

  6. The spears, swords, bows and arrows are traditional Arab weapons.
  7. Below the shield to the left are three branches of wheat, and to the right is a palm branch.
  8. Stretching down from between the wheat and palm branches is the highest Jordanian medal, the decorative order of al-Nahda.
  9. A yellow cordon hanging from the ribbon of the decorative order of al-Nahda consisting of three parts on which the following phrases are embroidered: in the middle "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", to the right "Praying God's aid and guidance to success", to the left "Abdullah bin al-Hussein bin A'oun".