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There are a number of national symbols of Luxembourg, representing Luxembourg or its people in either official or unofficial capacities. Under Luxembourgish law, 'national emblem' (French: emblèmes nationaux) is strictly defined as the national anthem, the national flag, the national coat of arms, and the national civil ensign. [1]
Orders, decorations, and medals of Luxembourg (3 C, 4 P) Pages in category "National symbols of Luxembourg" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
The coat of arms of Luxembourg has its origins in the Middle Ages and was derived from the arms of the Duchy of Limburg, in modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands.In heraldic language, the arms are described as: Barry of ten Argent and Azure, a Lion rampant queue forchée Gules crowned, armed and langued Or.
The Roude Léiw already holds official status as the naval ensign of Luxembourg. Everyone who wishes to use it as a symbol to represent Luxembourg at patriotic events (such as the Grand Duke's Birthday or sporting events) can do so freely without the need for declaring the Roude Léiw the national flag of Luxembourg.
Flag of Luxembourg (Ratio: 3:5) The flag is a horizontal tricolor of red, white, and blue. De facto used from 1848, but it was not officially adopted until 1993. 1972 - 1993: Flag of Luxembourg (Ratio: 1:2) The national flag in 1:2 ratio.
This flag is based on the coat of arms of Luxembourg (a banner of arms) and is used as the ensign to avoid the possibility of Luxembourg's ensign being confused for that of the Netherlands. Ten white and blue stripes serve as the field for a red lion with a yellow tongue, claws and crown, and a doubled tail ( à la queue fourchée ).
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France's national motto Liberté, égalité, fraternité, seen on a public building in Belfort.. This article lists state and national mottos for the world's nations. The mottos for some states lacking general international recognition, extinct states, non-sovereign nations, regions, and territories are listed, but their names are not bolded.