The coat of arms of Abkhazia, an internationally unrecognized republic, was adopted by the Supreme Soviet of Abkhazia on 23 July 1992, after it declared its secession from Georgia. Image File history File links Source: http://geraldika. ... Abkhazia (Abkhaz Аҧсны/Aphsny, Georgian აფხაზეთი/Apkhazeti, Russian Абха́зия/Abkhazia) is a region of 8,600 km² (3,300 sq. ... The Supreme Soviet (Russian: , Verhovniy Sovet, literally the Supreme Council) comprised the highest legislative body in the Soviet Union in the interim of the sessions of the Congress of Soviets, and the only one with the power to pass constitutional amendments. ... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... 1992 was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...

The coat of arms of Abkhazia is a shield divided vertically into white and green. On this are placed devices outlined in gold:

• At the base eight-pointed star, in the upper part of both the white and the green field are set two eight-pointed stars.

• At the centre of the shield is a horseman, flying on the fabulous steed called Arash, and shooting an arrow towards the stars. This scene is from the heroic epic Narts.

Green symbolizes youth and life, while white symbolizes spirituality. The stars represent the sun, as well as the union of the East and West.

See also

• Flag of Abkhazia

In the red canton, the open hand represents Abkhaz nationhood. ...

Source

• Flags of Abkhazia, Georgia]