The coat of arms of Malta, a shield with a heraldic representation of the national flag of Malta, surmounted by a mural crown representing the fortifications of Malta and signifying its status as a city. The shield is surrounded on the left by an olive branch and on the right by a palm leaf. These symbols of peace, which are traditionally associated with Malta, form a wreath tied at its base by a ribbon bearing the inscription `Repubblika ta` Malta`.
