New Zealand

Quarterly, Azure and Gules on a Pale Argent three Lymphads Sable ; in the first Quarter, four Mullets in Cross of the last, each surmounted by a Mullet of the second (representing the Constellation of the Southern Cross) ; in the second Quarter, a Fleece ; in the third, a Garb ; and in the fourth, two Mining Hammers in Saltire all Or : And for the Crest, on a Wreath of the Colours, a demi-Lion rampant guardant Or supporting a Flag-staff erect proper thereon flying to the sinister the Union Flag : And for the Supporters, on the dexter side, a female Figure proper vested Argent supporting in the dexter hand a Flag-staff proper, hoisted thereon the Ensign of the Dominion of New Zealand, and on the sinister side a Maori Rangatira (Chieftain) vested proper holding in his dexter hand a Taiahia (halbert) all proper.
== Additional information ==
The design in use was changed in 1956. Elizabeth II approved the use of the Royal Crown above the shield and a sketch of a new design with cosmetic changes. No blazons other than that of the original grant are known to exist.
== Sources ==
# Royal Warrant
# Letter requesting permission to use the crown and a revised design (approved by Queen Elizabeth II)
# Drawing illustrating the updated design (approved by Queen Elizabeth II)
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