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It treats of specifically Polish heraldic traits and of the Polish heraldic system, contrasted with heraldic systems used elsewhere, notably in Western Europe. Due to the distinctive ways in which feudal societies evolved, Poland's heraldic traditions differ substantially from those of the modern-day German lands and France.
Polish heraldry is typical to the Polish nobility/szlachta, which has its origins in Middle Ages knights/warriors clans that provided military support to the king, dukes or overlords. Exceptions apart, all Polish families belonging to the same noble rod/clan used/use the same coat of arms.
Image Main article Voivodeship Blazon; Coat of arms of the Greater Poland Voivodeship: Greater Poland Voivodeship: Gules an eagle Argent beaked, langued and membered Or, with cloverstalks and tailed with a collar of the same
The coat of arms of the Republic of Poland is described in two legal documents: the Constitution of the Republic of Poland of 1997 [3] and the Coat of Arms, Colors and Anthem of the Republic of Poland, and State Seals Act (Ustawa o godle, barwach i hymnie Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej oraz o pieczęciach państwowych) of 1980 with subsequent amendments [1] (henceforth referred to as "the Coat of ...
Pages in category "Polish heraldry" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Pages in category "Polish coats of arms" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 218 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
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The official symbols of the Republic of Poland are described in two legal documents: the Constitution of the Republic of Poland of 1997 (Polish: Konstytucja Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) [5] and the Coat of Arms, Colours and Anthem of the Republic of Poland, and State Seals Act (Polish: Ustawa o godle, barwach i hymnie Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej oraz o pieczęciach państwowych) of 1980 with ...