COATS OF ARM KELANTAN

The Kelantanese coat of arms, bearing elements of Western heraldry, consists of a crescent and a five-pointed star backed by three sets of weapons (compared to only two on the state's flag). The arms is further supported by a pair of salient muntjacs (kijangs), topped by a coronet, and includes a motto as a scroll below. Also present are decorative flora.

The arms may be depicted entirely in yellow-to-orange, but variants with more vibrant inclusions of red and blue are also in use. The Kelantese arms was introduced in 1916 under the order of Sultan Mohamed IV. Originally consisting of only the crescent and star, the three pair of weapons and the motto, the kijangs and coronet were only added several years later, resulting in its present form. Until 1916, Kelantan had no coat of arms.

Details of the arms' elements are as followed: Helm The helm is depicted as a coronet adorned with crescents and five-pointed stars, representing the sovereignty of the Kelantanese Sultan.

Crescent and five-pointed star 

Together with the weapons, the crescent and five-pointed star form the principal element of the arms, with the crescent pointed upwards and its tips at the same height as the star. They symbolise the Islamic faith.

Dual spears and krises 

The dual spears and unsheathed krises, traditional weapons of Kelantanese Malay culture, back the crescent, with the spears pointing upwards and the kris pointing at diagonal directions downwards and inwards. Both weapons signify the strength of Kelantanese Malays.

Dual cannons 

Like the spears and krises, the dual cannons back the crescent, but point outwards and downwards diagonally. The cannons represent the Kelantan's constant readiness to defend itself. Supporters The supporters of the arms are two salient muntjacs (kijangs), which serves as a reminder of Kelantan's long history. The kijang's prominence may trace back to the rule of the Queen of Kelantan, Che' Wan Kembang (Che' Siti), who adored her beloved kijang to the point of adopting coin with depictions of the kijang in the kingdom.

Motto

The motto consists of a scroll with written Jawi that reads Berserah Kepada Tuhan Kerajaan Kelantan (Kelantan is entrusted to God).