Emblem of Italy

The coat of arms of the Republic of Italy was designed by Paolo Paschetto, who thus won a competition in January 1948. It is one of the state symbols of the Italian Republic.

Symbolism

The rotbordierte five-pointed white star represents the unified nation Italy and their republic.

The gray gear is a symbol of work and progress.

The symbols are framed by an oak and an olive branch, as symbols of strength and peace. The two branches are linked to a tape on which REPVBBLICA ITALIANA ( Italian Republic ) is to be read.

The olive branch as a sign of peace symbolized the south of Italy, the oak branch as a symbol of power and strength, to the north.

Predecessor

The coat of arms of the Kingdom of Italy was a white cross on a red background, the coat of arms of Savoy.

During the Fascist period, the fasces was approved next to the Royal coat of arms equally.

Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1870)

Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Italy (1870-1890)

Great Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Italy (1890-1929 and 1944-1946)

Small coat of arms of the Kingdom of Italy (1890-1929)

Small coat of arms of the Kingdom of Italy (1890-1929, alternative)

Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Italy under fascism (1929-1944)

Coat of Arms of the Italian Social Republic (1943-1945)

Criticism

The design is not endorsed by all heraldist. A primary criticism the similarity with the coat of arms of the socialist states, which gave new symbols. Thus, for example, writes Karl -Heinz Hesmer in his book Flags of the World:

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