Khelrtva
Sign in to saveA '''''' (, ) is a Georgian calligraphic joined-up style signature, monogram or seal, originally used by the Georgian monarchs, queens consort, patriarchs, royalty and nobility, universally used since the early eleventh century.
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- Khelrtvas
- Kings
- Queens regnant
- Queens consort
- Patriarchs
- Presidents, Prime Ministers, Speakers
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A '''''' (, ) is a Georgian calligraphic joined-up style signature, monogram or seal, originally used by the Georgian monarchs, queens consort, patriarchs, royalty and nobility, universally used since the early eleventh century.
signatures were written in one of the three Georgian scripts, mostly in and scripts, though the monograms particularly the royal ones were designed in script. Every Georgian monarch had their own individual and was known as () literally meaning 'Hand of the Lord'. The tradition of is still in use in Georgia.