The description reads: Per fess Azure and Or in chief upon Grass issuant a representation of an Ellice Maneapa or meeting house all proper and in base four Barrulets wavy Azure a Brodure Or charged with Banana Leaves and Mitre Sea Shells placed alternately proper together with the Motto: TUVALU MO TE ATUA. Granted by Royal Warrant dated 3rd December 1976.