Coat of arms of Monaco

The coat of arms of Monaco is the emblem used since 1858 the Prince Grimaldi family.

Description

The red and silver gerau tete French shield is surrounded by an ermine-lined mantle and surmounted by a crown.

The chain and the Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Charles surrounding the shield.

Two armed with swords Minorite serve as a sign holder, and are a throwback to the conquest of Monaco in 1297 by the troops of Francesco Grimaldi, who dressed as monks.

The ribbon below the shield is the Latin motto of the Grimaldis:

Other Versions

Other version of the coat of arms with trumpets. This coat of arms is used, inter alia, on the license plate.

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