| Coat of arms of the German-speaking Community of Belgium | |
|---|---|
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| Armiger | German-speaking Community of Belgium |
| Adopted | 15 November 1990 |
| Shield | In Silber ein roter Löwe begleitet von neun blauen Fünfblättern, von einer Königskrone überhöht. |
The coat of arms that serves as the symbol of the German-speaking Community of Belgium, a federal community in Belgium, was adopted in 1990.
History
In 1989, there was a call for proposals for a flag and coat of arms of the German-speaking Community of Belgium. The decree establishing the symbols was adopted on 1 October 1990 and published on 15 November 1990.
Design
The coat of arms of the German-speaking Community of Belgium is blazoned as In Silber ein roter Löwe begleitet von neun blauen Fünfblättern, von einer Königskrone überhöht, which is to say Argent, a lion Gules surrounded by nine cinquefoils Azure, surmounted by a royal crown.
The red lion alludes to the coat of arms of the Duchy of Luxemburg and the historical Duchy of Limburg, and symbolizes the historical affiliation of the German-speaking community to those states. The nine gentiana flowers represent the nine municipalities of the German-speaking community. Gentiana flowers grow in High Fens, an upland area and a nature reserve in the region. The crown further shows the allegiance of the German-speaking community of Belgium to the Kingdom of Belgium itself.
See also
- Flag of the German-speaking Community of Belgium
- National symbols of Belgium
- Belgian heraldry
- German heraldry
References
- "Decree regarding the adoption of the holiday, the coat of arms, and the flag of the German-speaking Community of Belgium, Article 2". www.ostbelgienlive.be (in German). Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- "Coat of Arms and Flag of the German-speaking Community". Dglive.be. Archived from the original on 2007-05-30. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
- ^ "Wappen und Logo". www.pdg.be (in German). Retrieved 2020-03-19.
- ^ "Wappen und Fahne". www.ostbelgienlive.be. Retrieved 2020-03-19.