Coat of arms of Bulgaria facts for kids

The coat of arms of Bulgaria is a special symbol for the country. It shows a powerful golden lion wearing a crown. This lion stands on a dark red shield. Above the shield, there is a historical Bulgarian crown.

Two more crowned golden lions stand on either side, holding up the shield. Below the shield, there are two crossed oak branches. White ribbons are wrapped around these branches. On the ribbons, you can read the national motto: "Unity makes strength." This motto reminds everyone that being united makes a country strong.

Images for kids

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  Front cover of the first Bulgarian Tarnovo Constitution from 1879 with early version of the coat of arms on it.

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  Passport of the Tsardom of Bulgaria with version of the coat of arms from the period 1927-1946 on it, c. 1944.

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  President of Bulgaria Georgi Parvanov and President of the United States George W. Bush in front of the coat of arms in Sofia, June 11, 2007.

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  Coat of arms of the King of Bulgaria ca 1295 from the Lord Marshal's Roll.

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  Shield of a royal warrior from the end of 14th century, anonymous Arabic traveler.

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  Coat of arms of the Emperor of Bulgaria, Armorial by Conrad Grünenberg, Konstanz Codex, 1483

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  Coat of arms of Bulgaria from the Fojnica Armorial, from 17th century.

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  Coat of arms of Bulgaria from Stemmatographia by Hristofor Zhefarovich, 1746

See also

In Spanish: Escudo de Bulgaria para niños