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This article is about the heraldic emblem of France. For the diplomatic emblem, see Diplomatic emblem of France. For other national symbols, see National symbols of France. For the heraldic charge traditionally depicted on the national and royal arms, see Fleur-de-lis.

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Coat of arms of France
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Achievement[1][2]
ArmigerFrench Republic
Adopted1905; 120 years ago (1905)[3]
CrestWreath
BlazonAzure, a lictor's fasces palewise upon two branches, of oak and of laurel, crossed in saltire, all or, surmounted by a ribbon of the same charged with the motto in letters sable: "LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ"
Order(s)Star and grand collar of the Legion of Honour
(current version since 1953)

The coat of arms of France depicts a lictor's fasces upon branches of laurel and oak, as well as a ribbon bearing the national motto of Liberté, égalité, fraternité. The full achievement includes the star and grand collar of the Legion of Honour. This composition was created in 1905 (during the Third Republic) by heraldic painter-engraver Maurice de Meyère,[4] and has been used at the Foreign Ministry during state visits and for presidential inaugurations.

The country is traditionally associated with the fleurs-de-lis design, which came into use by French kings in High Middle Ages. This design still represents France and the House of Bourbon in the form of marshalling in e.g. the arms of Spain, Quebec and Canada.

The only national symbol specified in the present constitution is the tricolour flag, i.e. in Article 2.[5]

See also[]

  • Armorial of France
  • Armorial of the Capetian dynasty
  • National symbols of France
  • Symbolism in the French Revolution

References[]

External links[]

Template:France topics Template:Symbols of the French Republic

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