Ko e Sila 'o Tonga

Ko e Sila 'o Tonga
Created in 1875 by Tu'i Siaosi Tupou I

When King Siaosi Tupou I unified the kingdom and produced the first constitution in the year 1875, he also introduced the coat of arms and the beauty behind the meaning of each aspect of the seal. 

The crown at the top is surrounded by lou ifi, symbolizing that the people are subject to the king.  Below the crown we see the three stars representing the three island groups, Vava'u, Ha'apai, and Tongatapu.  The dove and olive branch representing God's desire for Tonga to be a peaceful kingdom.  To the right of the dove we see the three swords, symbolizing the three dynasties.  The scroll at the bottom reads, "Ko e 'Otua Mo Tonga Ko Hoku Tofi'a"  the phrase beautifully translates as "God and Tonga are my inheritance.