National emblem of Oman
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The national emblem of Oman consists of a khanjar
dagger
in a sheath
that is superimposed upon two crossed swords. This is the traditional symbol of Oman
. It is found on numerous flags as well as the currency of Oman and on the planes of the Omani Air Force, among other locations.
Khanjar
The khanjar is the traditional dagger of Oman. It is similar to the Yemeni jambiya.The khanjar is curved and sharpened on both edges...
dagger
Dagger
A dagger is a fighting knife with a sharp point designed or capable of being used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon. The design dates to human prehistory, and daggers have been used throughout human experience to the modern day in close combat confrontations...
in a sheath
Scabbard
A scabbard is a sheath for holding a sword, knife, or other large blade. Scabbards have been made of many materials over the millennia, including leather, wood, and metals such as brass or steel.-Types of scabbards:...
that is superimposed upon two crossed swords. This is the traditional symbol of Oman
Oman
Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the...
. It is found on numerous flags as well as the currency of Oman and on the planes of the Omani Air Force, among other locations.