Consulate of the Republic of San Marino posted: " By: Estelle Via Perello As every country has their own name, each also has their own symbolism. The best symbolism that represents a nation to all over the world is through their country's flag and coat of arms. These symbolisms are raised by the nati"
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As every country has their own name, each also has their own symbolism. The best symbolism that represents a nation to all over the world is through their country's flag and coat of arms. These symbolisms are raised by the nation's government and its people in different settings that allows them to be identified and be known as the people of that country may it be diplomatic missions, international competitions, a warfare, or any other events which represents the people's patriotism to their countries.
Basically, the national symbols found in a country's flag and coat of arms is a representation that manifests itself to the world as a national community. The purpose of its creation is to unite the people through visual and iconic symbolism. A country in Europe so small yet so well preserved of its rich heritage, has one of the most detailed and beautiful national symbols, and that is the Most Serene Republic of San Marino. With their identity as being "an exceptional testimony to a living cultural tradition that has persisted over the last seven hundred years", it greatly manifests in their beautiful national flag and coat of arms
The Meaning behind San Marino's Coat of Arms
"The official coat of arms of the Republic is surmounted by a closed crown, the symbol of sovereignty The shield is azure, three mountains vert, towers argent, windowed, embattled and masoned sable, surmounted by ostrich plumes argent. The shield is surrounded by two branches vert, overlapped in saltire below the shield, one of laurel, the other of oak, fructed or. On a ribbon argent the motto LIBERTAS in capital letters sable."
Here are the meanings of each component:
The Blue shield - It represents peace and protection
The three hills and towers with ostrich feathers on top - This overall represents the beautiful place where the country was first founded and is known as its most significant place of its history. The three hills represent the peaks of "Mount Titano". The three towers on top of them are the famous three towers of San Marino which are named as the Guaita, Cesta, and Montale. Each of the towers is, they say, equipped with a metal wane at the top, that is in heraldic interpretation pictured as a feather.
The Crown - a crown represents hereditary monarchy, but in San Marino it is considered more as a symbol of sovereignty and independence.
The Branches - The oak (on the right) and laurel branch (on the left) symbolizes the stability and defense of the liberty. It provides protection to the shield's sides and intersect.
The word "LIBERTAS" - displayed in a silver ribbon below the shield is the word "LIBERTAS". This means "freedom". It greatly displays how the country has fought for liberty from its earlier years up until now. It greatly represents how San Marino has an amazing maintenance of independence in the midst of many larger states.
The Meaning behind San Marino's National Flag
"The national flag of San Marino is made up of two horizontal bands: above is white and below is blue. The coat of arms of the republic is also seen in the flag which is placed at the center."
It is said that the main colors of the flag derived from the shield of the coat of arms.
Here are the meanings of each of components:
White Color - it symbolizes the peace that the country has and aimed for, as well as the snow that beautifully covers Mount Titano.
Blue Color - It symbolizes the beautiful sky above San Marino and also stands for Liberty.
San Marino's Coat of Arms
It is indeed amazing how all of this makes sense why San Marino was able to uphold their identity of being a country of rich cultural heritage both seen physically in their beautiful medieval locations and their people's effort of preserving their culture, ways, traditions, and form of governance.
Their national symbol which is in their coat of arms and national flag are not only seen as a visual representation but their way of life.
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