National emblem of Oman

The national emblem of Oman (Arabic: شعار سلطنة عمان), called Khanjar Bo Sayfain (meaning 'Khanjar and two swords'), is a special symbol for the country. It shows a Khanjar inside its sheath over two crossed swords. This design began in the 18th century with the Omani royal family and later became the official symbol of Oman. You can see this emblem on the Flag of Oman, in the top left corner, called the canton. It is important to Oman’s identity and history.

History

The national emblem of Oman was first created in the mid-18th century. It started as the royal emblem for the Al Said dynasty and later became the symbol for the whole country. This happened during the time of either Faisal bin Turki or Taimur bin Feisal. In 1970, the emblem was placed on the top left part of Oman’s national flag. A crown was added to the emblem, and this design is now used on the badges of the Sultan’s Armed Forces, including the Royal Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Guard, and Royal Oman Police.

Design

The national emblem of Oman shows a special knife called a Khanjar placed inside its sheath, with two crossed swords behind it. This design represents the traditional weapons used by the people of Oman. The Khanjar is a symbol of the sultanate and is still worn by Omani men on formal occasions.

There are rules to protect this emblem. In 2004, a royal decree said that no one can use the emblem on products without permission from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. If someone breaks these rules, they might have to pay a fine.