Emblem of Italy
Also known as Coat of arms of Italy, Coat of arms of the Italian Republic, Emblem of the Italian Republic
National emblem of the Italian Republic
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The Emblem of Italy is the official national symbol of the Italian Republic, used on government documents, currency, and official seals. It represents the Italian state and is recognized as a key symbol of national identity and sovereignty.
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Key facts
- Armiger
- Italian Republic (colored), Sergio Mattarella , President of the Italian Republic (golden)
- Adopted
- 5 May 1948
- Crest
- None
- Shield
- Upon a cogwheel proper, the Stella d'Italia ('Star of Italy')
- Supporters
- Olive and oak
- Motto
- REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
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Wikidata facts
- Image
- Emblem of Italy.svg
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- Commons category
- National emblem of Italy
- inscription
- REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
- inception
- 1948-05-05
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Article
The emblem of the Italian Republic (Italian: emblema della Repubblica Italiana) was formally adopted by the newly formed Italian Republic on 5 May 1948. Although often referred to as a coat of arms (or stemma in Italian), it is an emblem as it was not designed to conform to traditional heraldic rules. The emblem is used extensively by the Italian government.
The emblem, shaped as a Roman wreath, comprises a white five-pointed star, the Stella d'Italia (English: 'Star of Italy'), which is the oldest national symbol of Italy, since it dates back to the Graeco-Roman tradition, with a thin red border, superimposed upon a five-spoked cogwheel, standing between an olive branch to the left and an oak branch to the right; the branches are in turn bound together by a red ribbon with the inscription "REPVBBLICA ITALIANA" in Roman square capitals.