The coat of arms of Rhineland-Palatinate was, along with the flag of Rhineland-Palatinate, designed in 1947 after the new ' of ' was formed by the authority of the French High Commissioner to Germany. The flag symbolizes the dedication of Rhineland-Palatinate to Germany (therefore the black-red-gold tricolour) as well as the democratic traditions of Germany. These colours were seen first in this combination during the ', a mass demonstration by German liberals at the ruins of the ' in 1832. The Palatinate is therefore connected to these colours.
The coat of arms, an integral part of the state flag, symbolises the three predominant powers in the region before the French Revolution of the late 18th century:
The ' (people's crown) consists of vine leaves and shows the importance of this crop for local agriculture.