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3 unusual facts about Coat of arms of Croatia


Coat of arms of Croatia

A Split stone baptistry from the time of Peter Krešimir IV (r. 1058–1074/5) has engraved falcons that carry something that resembles a chequy on their wings, and the bell tower of the medieval Church of St. Lucy, Jurandvor has a checkerboard pattern carved onto it.

This is partly due to the geometric design of the shield which makes it appropriate for use in many graphic contexts (e.g. the insignia of Croatia Airlines or the design of the shirt for the Croatia national football team), and partly because the Pan-Slavic colors are present in many European flags.

Central Croatia - Considered the oldest known symbol representing Croatia: Azure, a mullet of six points Or surmounted above a crescent Argent - A golden six-pointed star (representing the morning star) over a silver crescent moon on a blue shield.



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