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Coat Of Arms Of The Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
The coat of arms of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, consists of a white (silver) escutcheon, with a half of an eagle facing left, joined with a half of a lion facing right, both animals together wearing a yellow (golden) crown on their joined heads. It had been adopted in 2000. Design The coat of arms of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship is a white (silver) Iberian style escutcheon with square top and rounded base. It features a charge of Kuyavian Hybride, in the form of a half of a red eagle facing left, joined with a half of a black lion facing right. Both animals together wear a yellow (golden) crown on their joined heads. The eagle has yellow (golden) beak, tongue and claws. The design and colours of the charge comes from the coat of arms of the voivodeships of Inowrocław, and Brześć Kujawski, used from 14th to 18th centuries. The white (silver) colour of the escutcheon comes from historical coat of arms of the Chełmno Voivodeship, that also featured ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escutcheon (heraldry)
In heraldry, an escutcheon () is a shield that forms the main or focal element in an Achievement (heraldry), achievement of arms. The word can be used in two related senses. In the first sense, an escutcheon is the shield upon which a coat of arms is displayed. In the second sense, an escutcheon can itself be a charge (heraldry), charge within a coat of arms. Escutcheon shapes are derived from actual shields that were used by knights in combat, and thus are varied and developed by region and by era. Since shields have been regarded as military equipment appropriate for men only, British ladies customarily bear their arms upon a Lozenge (heraldry), lozenge, or diamond-shape, while clergymen and ladies in continental Europe bear their arms upon a Cartouche (design), cartouche, or oval. Other shapes are also in use, such as the roundel (heraldry), roundel commonly used for arms granted to Aboriginal Canadians by the Canadian Heraldic Authority, or the Nguni shield used in Coats of ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duchy Of Inowrocław
The Duchy of Inowrocław ( pl, Księstwo Inowrocławskie) was one of the territories created during the period of the fragmentation of Poland. It was originally part of the Duchy of Kuyavia, but was separated by Ziemomysł and Władysław I the Elbow-high, upon the death of Duke Casimir I in 1267. The Inowrocław Voivodeship was established on the territory of duchy in 1364. Dukes of Inowrocław * 1267–1287 Ziemomysł of Kuyavia * 1287–1320/24 Leszek of Kuyavia, son * 1287–1314 Przemysł of Sieradz, younger brother, with Leszek ** 1320/24-1327 Przemysł of Sieradz, again * 1327–1333 Władysław I the Elbow-high, brother of Ziemomysł of Kuyavia * 1333-1370 Casimir III the Great, son * 1370-1377 Casimir IV, Duke of Pomerania, adopted son * 1378-1392 Władysław Opolczyk, great-grandson of Władysław I the Elbow-high Sources *Inowrocław is the pearl of Kujawy Duchy of Inowrocław 14th-century disestablishments in Poland Former monarchies of Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of The Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular or quadrilateral) with a distinctive design and colours. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term ''flag'' is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such as the maritime environment, where semaphore is used). Many flags fall into groups of similar designs called flag families. The study of flags is known as " vexillology" from the Latin , meaning "flag" or " banner". National flags are patriotic symbols with widely varied interpretations that often include strong military associations because of their original and ongoing use for that purpose. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for decorative purposes. Some military units are called "flags" after their use of flags. A ''flag'' (Arabic: ) is equivalent to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
