National Emblem of Oman | |
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Armiger | Sultan of Oman |
Shield | A Janbiya (dagger) in a sheath that is superimposed upon two crossed swords |
The national emblem of Oman (Arabic: شعار سلطنة عمان) is Janbiya Bo Sayfain, an insignia consisting of a Janbiya inside its sheath that is superimposed upon two crossed swords. Adopted in the 18th century as the badge of the Omani royal family, it subsequently became the national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman. The emblem is featured at the canton on the Flag of Oman.