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Today, the armorial achievement of Monaco is more of a national emblem rather than a status symbol of the Grimaldi family itself. However, Albert II , the current Prince of Monaco does bear this symbol as his heraldic representation, and given the historical significance of this achievement, it will certainly be passed on through each heir as ...
The coat of arms is used on the princely flag of Monaco (variously "princely standard", "government flag", "state flag and ensign, war flag and ensign" [3]) as the central charge on a white background, under Article 7 of the Monegasque Constitution, which reads "The Princely flag shall be made of the arms of the House of Grimaldi on a white ...
Monaco team with flag at the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony Poster for the Exposition De Monaco (1920). The national flag of Monaco (French: drapeau national de Monaco) has two equal horizontal bands, of red (top) and white (bottom), both of which have been the heraldic colours of the House of Grimaldi since at least 1339.
A White Field With Red Centered cross and the emblem of the republic in the center. 1498–1525: Flag of the Kingdom of France: A Blue Field With 3 Golden Fleur-de-lis. 1525–1641: Flag of Habsburg Spain: A red saltire resembling two crossed, roughly-pruned (knotted) branches, on a white field. 1641–1688: Flag of the Kingdom of France
Orders, decorations, and medals of Monaco (3 C, 6 P) Pages in category "National symbols of Monaco" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
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This armorial of sovereign states shows the coat of arms, national emblem, or seal for every sovereign state. Although some countries do not have an official national emblem, unofficial emblems which are de facto used as national emblems are also shown below.
Monaco has a number of other decorations, including: Medal of Honour (Monaco) created on 5 February 1894 by Prince Albert I, modified on 20 April 1925 by Prince Louis II, again modified on 13 November 1952 by Prince Rainier III; Monaco Red Cross Medal , created on 16 October 1950 by Prince Rainier III;