Netherlands New Guinea, 1961
The coat of arms of Netherlands New Guinea was adopted in 1961, chosen by the Papuans prior to decolonization by the Netherlands. The design on the shield was in the form of the flag of Netherlands New Guinea, the Morning Star flag. The shield was supported by two birds of paradise and surrounded by a garland of local flowers and a scroll bearing the motto “Setia, Djudjur, Mesra” (Loyal, Honest, Affectionate).