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Emblem of the Italian Republic rendered in black and white State ensign of the Italian Republic (since 2003). The central element of the emblem is the five-pointed star white star, also called Stella d'Italia (English: "Star of Italy"), which is the oldest national symbol of Italy, since it dates back to ancient Greece. [1]
The Italian tricolour cockade is one of the symbols of the Italian Air Force, is widely used on all Italian state aircraft, not only military, [25] it is the basis of the parade frieze of the Bersaglieri, cavalry regiments, Carabinieri and Guardia di Finanza, [26] [27] and a reproduction of it in fabric is sewn on the shirts of the sports teams ...
The use of symbols, graphics, and other artifacts created by fascist, authoritarian, and totalitarian governments has been noted as a key aspect of their propaganda. [2] Most fascist movements adopted symbols of Ancient Roman or Greek origin, for example, the German use of Roman standards during rallies and the Italian adoption of the fasces ...
The Tyrolean eagle is red on a silver shield, with a golden beak, claws, and "clover-stems" which line the wings. It has been used as a symbol of the region since the early 13th century. The eagle originates as the hereditary coat of arms of the Counts of Tyrol, who resided at Tyrol Castle, which gave its
The eagle is used as an emblem by the Holy Roman Emperors from at least the time of Otto III (late 10th century), in the form of the "eagle-sceptre". Frederick Barbarossa ( r. 1155–90) is reported as having displayed an eagle on his banner, Otto IV ( r. 1209–15) an eagle hovering over a dragon. [ 16 ]
An Italian tricolour with dark-grey eagle clutching a fasces in the center. 1943–1945 Flag of the National Liberation Committee: An Italian tricolour with a star inside which is the word "CLN". 1943–1945 Flag of the Tuscan Liberation Committee 1943–1945 Flag of the Brigate Garibaldi: An Italian tricolour with a red star in the center.
The fasces is an Italian symbol that had its origin in the Etruscan civilization and was passed on to ancient Rome, where it symbolized a Roman king's power to punish his subjects, [1] and later, a magistrate's power and jurisdiction. The axe has its own separate and older origin.
As a Knight of the Swedish Order of the Seraphim, President Saragat chose to use the emblem of the Italian Republic in place of a coat of arms. Giovanni Leone, President of Italy, 1971–1978 No arms known Arms of Sandro Pertini, President of Italy, 1978–1985