[1] According to the Saudi Basic Law,[2] it consists of two crossed swords with a palm tree in the space above and between the blades.

The two swords represent the Kingdom of Hejaz and the Sultanate of Nejd and its dependencies, which were united under Ibn Saud in 1926, or strength, stamina, and sacrifice.

[3] The palm tree represents the Kingdom's assets which are defined as its people, heritage, history, and resources natural and non-natural.

It is emblazoned in gold on the flag of the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia (which is also the Kingdom's war ensign), and on the lower hoist of the royal standard.

The latter is essentially the national flag with the added emblem in gold, which is placed in the lower part of the (left-facing) hoist and not in the canton as with other royal standards.