The coat of arms of San Marino probably originates in the 14th Century, and can be seen as a whole as a symbol of freedom and independence of the oldest republic in the world. A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ... This 14th-century statue from south India depicts the gods Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right). ...
The components of the coat of arms are in detail:
In the blue shield there are three green mountains with three silver towers, which are decorated with a weather vane with a silver ostrich feather. The towers symbolize the three citadels of San Marino (La Guaita, La Cesta and La Montale), while the hills represent the three summits of the Monte Titano.
The motto "LIBERTAS" (Lat. freedom). It possibly refers to the taking in of victims of political persecution, and to the amazing maintainence of independence in the midst of many larger states. The motto could also have developed from the alleged last words of the founder Marinu "Relinquo vos liberos ab utroque homine" (Lat. "I leave you as free from every other person").
An oak- and laurel branch, which surrounds the coat of arms are symbols for the stability of the republic and the defense of the liberty.
A crown, which serves a symbol of the sovereignty.
The coat of arms of San Marino adorns among other things the flag of the country and the logo of the Sammarinese football team FSGC. It has been suggested that History of the Latin language be merged into this article or section. ... Flag ratio: 3:4 The Flag of San Marino is formed by two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and light blue with the national coat of arms superimposed in the center; the coat of arms has a shield (featuring three towers on three peaks) flanked by a wreath, below...
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