Coat of arms of North Rhine-Westphalia

Coat of arms of
North Rhine-Westphalia
Versions
North Rhine-Westphalia (dark green) within Germany
ArmigerNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Adopted1948
Shieldper pale: 1 the former Rhine Province, 2 the former Province of Westphalia, and enté en point embowed: the former Free State of Lippe
Predecessor(s)Rhine Province, Province of Westphalia, Free State of Lippe
Usewithin the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia

The coat of arms of North Rhine-Westphalia is the official coat of arms of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.


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