The Mythical Golden Garuda Eagle on a white signed ribbon BHINEKA TUNGGAL IKA (UNITY IN DIVERSITY) in feathers; 17 on each wing, 8 on the tail, and 45 on the neck representing the date of the state independence, August 17. 1945.
A shield on the Garuda contains the symbols of the five principle of lives PANCA SILA; Star stands for Believe in the only one Supreme God, Chain stands for Just and Civilized humanity, Banyan tree stands for Unity of Indonesia, Bull head stands for Democracy guided by the inner wisdom in the unanimity arising out of deliberations amongst representatives, Rice and Cotton stands for Social justice for the whole of the people of Indonesia.