Coat of arms of Spain

The coat of arms of Spain (Spanish Escudo de España) is valid as a national emblem since 1981.

Description

The blazon of the coat of arms of Spain is regulated by October 5, 1981 in Art 1o Ley 33/1981:

  • The coat of arms of the Spanish king and state coat of arms shows the traditional ingredients of the Kingdom Spain. The heart sign showing the reigning House of Bourbon -Anjou
  • All around the arms of the historical kingdoms are arranged, from which Spain has emerged.
  • They are ( beyond that, further still) by a red banner with the Latin motto Plus Ultra connected, this was the motto under which Spain conquered an empire and witnessed the height of its power (see also: non plus ultra)
  • The columns are surmounted by the imperial crown and the crown of Spain.

Meaning of the elements

The coat of arms fields represent the medieval kingdoms from which the Spanish monarchy emerged:

Historical forms

Until 1981 St. John's eagle was the plate holder, he can be found as early as the 5th century. From the Habsburg period ( Charles I / V ) to the 19th century (Joseph Bonaparte ) is the sign hanging around his neck with the Order of the Golden Fleece.

  • Late 15th century: Catholic Kings

Coat of arms Catholic Kings 1475-1492

Coat of arms of Charles I 1516-1518

Coat of arms of Charles I 1519-1520

Coat of arms of Charles I 1521-1530

Small coat of arms 1516-1556

Small coat of arms 1516-1556

Coat of Arms of Philip II ( King of England and Ireland) 1556-1558

Coat of Arms of Philip II 1559-1580

Small coat of arms 1556-1580

1580-1598

1669-1700

Small arms of the Habsburg kings 1599-1668

1669-1700

1761-1808 1812-1868 1874-1931

Small arms of the Bourbon kings Pillars of Hercules 1761-1808 1812-1868 1874-1931

Golden Fleece, Royal coat

  • Early 19th Century: Bonaparte

Small coat of arms of Joseph I The Golden Fleece Legion of Honor scepter

Small coat of arms of Joseph I

Coat of Arms of Spain's Amadeus ' I. Savoy in the heart shield 1870-1873

State coat of arms of Spain Bourbon in the heart shield 1874-1931

State coat of arms of Spain second Republic 1931-1939

  • Mid 20th century: Francoism

1945-1977

Coat of Arms of Spain, Transition Phase 1977-1981

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