Coat of arms of Moldova Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Coat of arms of Moldova

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Armiger	Republic of Moldova
Adopted	13 July 1990
Blazon	Per fess gules and azure, an aurochs head cabossed overall, accompanied by a mullet of eight points between the horns, a heraldic rose to dexter and a crescent decrescent to sinister, all or.
Supporters	Behind the shield: an eagle (heraldic, wings inverted) proper (golden brown), beaked and membered gules, holding in his beak a cross or, in his dexter talon an olive branch vert and in his sinister a scepter or.

The coat of arms of Moldova is the official national symbol of the Republic of Moldova. It was adopted on July 13, 1990. This important symbol shows the country's history and values.

What the Coat of Arms Looks Like
- The Shield
- The Eagle
Moldova's Historical Coats of Arms
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What the Coat of Arms Looks Like

The coat of arms has a special design. It features a shield with an eagle behind it. Let's look at the details:

The Shield

The shield is split into two parts. The top part is red, and the bottom part is blue. This is called "per fess gules and azure" in heraldry.

In the middle of the shield, you will see the head of an aurochs. An aurochs was a very large type of wild ox that lived a long time ago. Its head is shown facing directly forward.

Around the aurochs head are other symbols, all in gold:

An eight-pointed star is placed between the aurochs' horns.
A heraldic rose is on the right side of the shield.
A crescent moon is on the left side.

The Eagle

Behind the shield, there is a golden-brown eagle. This eagle has its wings spread out, but they are pointing downwards. Its beak and talons (claws) are red.

The eagle holds several important items:

In its beak, it holds a golden cross.
In its right talon, it holds a green olive branch. The olive branch often symbolizes peace.
In its left talon, it holds a golden scepter. A scepter is a staff held by a ruler, showing authority.

These symbols together tell a story about Moldova's past and its hopes for the future.

Moldova's Historical Coats of Arms

Throughout history, Moldova has had different coats of arms. These symbols changed as the country's history unfolded. Here are some examples of how Moldova's official symbols have looked over time.