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Civic Heraldry of Monaco

National arms of MONACO

Origin/meaning:
These are the arms of the Grimaldi family. The supporters, two monks holding swords, recall how the disguise under which the first Grimaldi to rule over Monaco penetrated the fort in 1297. The chain is the Order of Charles the Holy and was added in the early 20th century.

Until 1858 the arms were slightly different, with a blue mantle and without the chain.

Literature : http://www.christian-siemer.de/wappen/europa/monaco.htm


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