Coat of arms of San Marino

The coat of arms of San Marino probably dates from the 14th century and can be seen as a whole, are a symbol of freedom and independence of the oldest republic in the world.

Description

The components of the coat of arms are in detail:

  • Decked out in a blue shield three green mountains with three silver towers, each instead of a weather vane with a silver ostrich feather. The towers symbolize the three forts of San Marino (La Guaita, La Cesta and Montale La ), while the hills represent the three peaks of Monte Titano.
  • The motto " LIBERTAS " (Latin for Liberty). It may refer to the inclusion of the persecuted around the " Ur - San - Marino " and the amazing respecting the independence of San Marino in the midst of much larger states. Also in memory of the alleged last words of the founder Marinus " Relinquo vos liberos from utroque homine " (Latin for " I leave you as free from any other man" ) could be the motto have arisen. It originates at least from the 14th century.
  • An oak and laurel branch, which define the coat of arms, symbols for the stability of the Republic and the defense of freedom.
  • A crown is a symbol of " actually exercised sovereignty." After the usual in Germany with coat of arms rank Crown symbolism it would be "close to " a prince's crown.

The coat of arms of San Marino adorns, among other things, the national flag of San Marino, the Sammarinese 1 euro coin and the logo of the san- marinated Saxon Football Association FSGC.

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