Current Coat of Arms of Poland

Flag of Poland with Coat of Arms

The Coat of Arms of Poland consists of a White Eagle on a red shield. The Eagle is wearing a crown. In Poland, the Coat of Arms is usually called simply White Eagle (Orzeł Biały), always capitalised. Note that in heraldry there is never a "white" colour: what we see as white is normally said to be "silver" (and "yellow" is "gold"). However, the Polish eagle is the only one which is "pure" white instead of silver. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1117x698, 15 KB) The Civil and State Ensign of the flag of Poland. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1117x698, 15 KB) The Civil and State Ensign of the flag of Poland. ... 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. ... Genera Several, see below. ... In heraldry, the shield is the principal portion of a heraldic achievement or coat of arms. ... Heraldry is the science and art of describing coats-of-arms, also referred to as achievements or armorial bearings. ...

The eagle is thought to be the White-tailed eagle, although the highly stylised depiction does not connect the White Eagle with any specific species of eagle. Binomial name Haliaeetus albicilla (Linnaeus, 1758) The White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is a very large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which includes other raptors such as hawks, kites and harriers. ...

Legend

The White Eagle is said to have originated when Poland’s legendary founder Lech saw a white eagle’s nest, and considering this a good omen, founded the city of Gniezno (from gniazdo - nest). As the eagle spread its wings and soared into the heavens, a ray of sunshine from the red setting sun fell on the eagle's wings, so they appeared tipped with gold, the rest of the bird was pure white. Lech (also called Lechus, Lachus, Lestus or Leszek) is the legendary father of all Poles (historically the Lechites), founder of Poland (historical name: Lechia) and its historical capital: Gniezno. ... Motto: none Voivodship Greater Poland Municipal government Mayor Jaromir Dziel Area 40,9 km² Population  - city  - urban  - density 71 040 none 1737/km² Founded City rights 8th century 1239 Latitude Longitude 52°32 N 17°36 E Area code +48 61 Car plates PGN Twin towns Anagni, Esztergom, Falkenberg, Saint...

Some historians place the origins of the White Eagle in the Roman Empire or the Holy Roman Empire’s coat of arms, which bore a black eagle. The Roman Empire is the term conventionally used to describe the Ancient Roman polity in the centuries following its reorganization under the leadership of Octavian (better known as Caesar Augustus). ... This page is about the Germanic empire. ...

History

The White Eagle is first known from coins made during king Boleslaus’s reign, initially as the Piast family’s personal coat of arms. Reign From 992 until 1025 Coronation On April 18, 1025 in Gniezno Cathedral, Poland Royal House Piast Coat of Arms OrzeÅ‚ Piastowski Parents Mieszko I Dubrawka Consorts Rikdaga Judith Enmilda Oda Children with Judith Bezprym with Enmilda Regelina Mieszko II Lambert Otton with Oda Matylda Date of Birth 966/967... The Piast dynasty is a line of Kings and dukes that ruled Poland from its beginnings as an independent state up to 1370. ...

Przemysł II introduced the White Eagle as a Polish symbol. Przemysł II Przemysł II (October 14, 1257 – February 8, 1296), was a duke of Poznań, Greater Poland, Kraków and Pomerania, and King of Poland from 1295 until his death. ...

The current version of the White Eagle was introduced by Constitutional amendment in 1927. In 1945, the new communist regime removed the crown from the Eagle’s head and replaced (perhaps accidentally) the rosettes on its wings with stars. The crown was reintroduced in 1990, and the current version is basically the same as that of 1927, with minor cosmetic changes. 1927 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Rosettes can refer for: A small, circular, device that can be awarded with medals (see: Rosette (decoration)). A type of plant with their leaves at an upset stem in a typical form. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1927 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...

See also

• Order of the White Eagle – the highest order in Polish honours system.
• Flag of Poland
• Coat of Arms of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
• Coat of Arms of Lithuania
• Polish heraldry
• Polish coins and banknotes

Order of the White Eagle (badge) The Order of the White Eagle (Polish Order OrÅ‚a BiaÅ‚ego) is Polands highest decoration awarded to both civilians and the military for their merits. ... The Civil Flag of Poland has been used since the early 20th century. ... Categories: Historical stubs | Lithuanian history | National coats of arms | Polish coats of arms | Polish history ... Vytis The Coat of arms of the Republic of Lithuania is the Vytis (the Knight) or Pogoń. ... // History The history of Polish heraldry is an integral part of the history of szlachta, or a local class of nobility. ... Current Polish coins and banknotes issued by the National Bank of Poland, see also Złoty. ...

Army of Poland

Coat of Arms of the Polish Land Forces pl wiki File links The following pages link to this file: Polish Navy Polish Air Force Category:Polish generals History of the Polish Army Polish military awards and decorations Land Forces of Poland Wojsko Polskie Polish Armed Forces rank insignia Template:Polish Army Timeline of the Polish Army ... Flag of the Land Forces of Poland Polish Land Forces (Wojska LÄ…dowe RP) is a branch of Polands armed forces. ...

Coat of Arms of the Polish Navy pl wiki File links The following pages link to this file: Polish Navy Polish Air Force Category:Polish generals History of the Polish Army Polish military awards and decorations Land Forces of Poland Wojsko Polskie Polish Armed Forces rank insignia Template:Polish Army Timeline of the Polish Army ... Flag of the Polish Navy Polish Navy Ensign The Polish Navy (Polska Marynarka Wojenna, PMW) is the branch of Polands armed forces responsible for naval operations. ...

Coat of Arms of the Polish Air Forces pl wiki File links The following pages link to this file: Polish Navy Polish Air Force Category:Polish generals History of the Polish Army Polish military awards and decorations Land Forces of Poland Wojsko Polskie Polish Armed Forces rank insignia Template:Polish Army Timeline of the Polish Army ... Polish Air Forces (Siły Powietrzne Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, Sily Powietrzne RP) - the Air Force of Poland. ...

Historical Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of King Przemysław II Image File history File links pl wiki File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... PrzemysÅ‚ II PrzemysÅ‚ II (October 14, 1257 – February 8, 1296), was a duke of PoznaÅ„, Greater Poland, Kraków and Pomerania, and King of Poland from 1295 until his death. ...	Coat of Arms of King Władysław Łokietek This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Wladislaus I on Jan Matejkos painting Wladislaus I the Short or Elbow-high (Polish: WÅ€adyslaw I Łokietek) was King of Poland, duke till 1300 and the Prince of Kraków from 1305 until his coronation on January 20, 1320. ...	Coat of Arms of King Kazimierz Wielki Image File history File links pl wiki File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Casimir the Great Casimir III or the Great (Kazimierz Wielki), (1310-1370), King of Poland , son of Władyslaw I Łokietek (Wladyslaw the Elbow High), 1305-1333 and Jadwiga. ...	Coat of Arms of King Władysław Jagiełło This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Wladislaus II on Jan Matejkos painting Wladislaus II Jagiello (Polish WÅ‚adysÅ‚aw II JagieÅ‚Å‚o, Lithuanian Jogaila, Belarusian Jahajla (Ягайла)) (c. ...
Coat of Arms of King Zygmunt Stary Image File history File links pl wiki File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Reign From December 8, 1506 until April 1, 1548 Coronation On January 24, 1507 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Jagiellon Parents Kazimierz IV Jagiellończyk Elżbieta Rakuszanka Consorts Katarzyna Telniczanka Barbara Zapolya Bona Sforza Children with Katarzyna Telniczanka Jan Regina Katarzyna with Barbara Zapolya Jadwiga Anna with Bona...	Coat of Arms of King Stanisław August Poniatowski Image File history File links pl wiki File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... For other persons named StanisÅ‚aw Poniatowski, see StanisÅ‚aw Poniatowski. ...	Coat of Arms of the Second Republic of Poland (1919-1927) Image File history File links pl wiki File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... World War I After World War I and the collapse of the Russian, German and Austro-Hungarian Empires, Poland became an independent republic. ...	People's Republic of Poland (1945-1989) Coat of Arms, without the crown Coat of arms of the Peoples Republic of Poland File links The following pages link to this file: List of Presidents of Poland Image:Ac. ... The Peoples Republic of Poland (Polish: Polska Rzeczpospolita Ludowa, PRL) was the official name of Poland from 1952 to 1989, during its period of rule by the Communist party, officially called the Polish United Workers Party (Polska Zjednoczona Partia Robotnicza, or PZPR). ...