Coat of arms of Sancratosia
Coat of arms of Sancratosia | |
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Version without the mantle[a] | |
Version without the mantle and the supporters | |
Details | |
Armiger | Cloe, Sovereign Princess of Sancratosia |
Adopted | 2021 |
Crest | Heraldic crown of Sancratosia |
Escutcheon | Checky gules and argent |
Supporters | Two Canada geese |
Compartment | Mount Vert |
Motto | Monarcia bonvolente (Lingua Franca Nova) Benevolent monarchy |
Orders | Order of Sancratosia |
Use | Official documents and the Sovereign Family uses the full achievement while the government mostly uses only the shield. |
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The coat of arms of Sancratosia, is the symbolic representation of the House of Sancratosia, the current reigning house of the principality of Sancratosia. It is one of the national symbols specifically mentioned in the Constitution of Sancratosia.
Blazon
The Constitution does not specify an official blazon for the coat of arms, nor does the House of Sancratosia. It is assumed that it is the following:
- Checky gules and argent, surrounded by the Order of Sancratosia; for a Crest, the Sovereign Crown; for Supporters, dexter and sinister, a Canada goose proper. Motto "Monarcia bonvolente" in the compartment below the shield. Behind the shield, a mantle Gules lined ermine, ensigned with the Sovereign Crown.
Symbolism
Element | Description | Image |
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Crown | The Heraldic Crown of Sancratosia stands atop the escutcheon and represents the Sovereign power given by the people of Sancratosia to the Sovereign Family.[1] | |
Escutcheon | The escutcheon of Sancratosia is checky red and white and this pattern is the basis of the banner of arms of Sancratosia. The checkered pattern represents the constance and the order of the nation.[2] | |
Order | The Order of Sancratosia surrounds the escutcheon. It's motto is "Fa bon", meaning "Do Good" and is the highest state award in Sancratosia.[3] | |
Motto | The motto of Sancratosia is "Monarcia bonvolente" (English: Benevolent monarchy) and it represents the ideals of the Nation, of founding a monarchy that would be benevolent to its people.[4] | |
Supporters | Supporting the shield on either side are two Canada geese. They represent the defence of the sovereignty and the adaptability of Sancratosia. The bird is also present in the ceremonial territory of the Principality and is the national bird of Sancratosia.[5] | |
Mantle | The entire coat of arms is surrounded by the mantle. By bringing and encompassing all the coat of arms elements together, it represents the entire nation and its unity.[6] |
Use
The greater version of the Coat of arms of Sancratosia is the most widely used official symbol in Sancratosia. It features on the official seal of Sancratosia surrounded by the words, "La Prinsia de Sancratosia". It is also the main feature on the Princely flag, the flag that is used when in the presence of a Sancratosian official such as the Minister of State or the Sovereign Princess. Most documents and official letters also feature the greater Coat of arms on them.
The lesser version is used mostly by the government. It is featured on the cover of the passports, on the passport stamps and on the identity cards.
See also
Notes and References
Notes
- ↑ Rarely used in any capacity.
References
- ↑ Principality of Sancratosia (15 December 2021), "Knowledge Wednesdays : The Crown", Twitter
- ↑ Principality of Sancratosia (8 December 2021), "Knowledge Wednesdays : The escutcheon", Twitter
- ↑ Principality of Sancratosia (5 January 2022), "Knowledge Wednesdays : The Order of Sancratosia", Twitter
- ↑ Principality of Sancratosia (29 December 2021), "Knowledge Wednesdays : The motto", Twitter
- ↑ Principality of Sancratosia (22 December 2021), "Knowledge Wednesdays : The supporters", Twitter
- ↑ Principality of Sancratosia (15 January 2022), "Knowledge Wednesdays : The mantle", Twitter