The national emblem of Oman (Arabic: شعار سلطنة عمان) is Khanjar Bo Sayfain, an insignia consisting of a khanjar inside its sheath that is superimposed upon two crossed swords. Adopted in the 18th century as the badge of the Omani royal family, it subsequently became the national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman. The emblem is featured at the canton on the Flag of Oman. According to the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the khanjar – along with the two crossed swords – symbolize the historic weapons utilized by the people of Oman. They are attached together by an embellished [waist belt with its Khanjar at the centre.] The khanjar itself is a national symbol of the sultanate, and is still worn by Omani men as a 'ceremonial dagger' for formal occasions. (Source: Wikipedia.org, CC BY-SA)