| National Emblem of France | |
|---|---|
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| Details | |
| Armiger | The French Republic |
| Adopted | 1912 (1953) |
| Escutcheon | RF, standing for République française |
| Other elements | Fasces, laurel branch, oak branch |
The current emblem of France has been a symbol of France since 1953, although it does not have any legal status as an official coat of arms. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Fasces (ˈfæsiːz a Plurale tantum, from the Latin word fascis, meaning "bundle" symbolize summary power and Jurisdiction A laurel wreath is a circular Wreath made of interlocking branches and leaves of the Bay Laurel ( Laurus nobilis Lauraceae) an aromatic The term oak can be used as part of the common name of any of about 400 species of Trees and Shrubs in the Genus Quercus (from Latin This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. It appears on the cover of French passports and was originally adopted by the French Foreign Ministry as a symbol for use by diplomatic and consular missions in 1912 using a design drawn up by the sculptor Jules-Clément Chaplain. FRpass1jpg|right|thumb|Cover of French non-biometric Passport]] French passports are issued to nationals of the French Republic for the purpose of international
In 1953, France received a request from the United Nations for a copy of the national coat of arms to be displayed alongside the coats of arms of other member states in its assembly chamber. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security An interministerial commission requested Robert Louis (1902–1965), heraldic artist, to produce a version of the Chaplain design. This did not, however, constitute an adoption of an official coat of arms by the Republic.
Technically speaking, it is an emblem rather than a coat of arms, since it does not respect heraldic rules—heraldry being seen as an aristocratic art, and therefore associated with the Ancien Régime. Heraldry in its most general sense encompasses all matters relating to the duties and responsibilities of officers of arms. Ancien Régime ( pronounced: /ɑ̃sjɛ̃ ʁeʒim/ refers primarily to the aristocratic social and political system established in The emblem consists of:
- A wide shield with lion-head terminal bears a monogram "RF" standing for République Française (French Republic). A monogram is a motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or other Graphemes to form one Symbol. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
- An laurel branch symbolises victory of the Republic. A branch ( American English ˈbræntʃ British English ˈbrɑːntʃ or tree branch (sometimes referred to in Botany as a ramus
- An oak branch symbolises perenity or wisdom. The term oak can be used as part of the common name of any of about 400 species of Trees and Shrubs in the Genus Quercus (from Latin
- The fasces is a symbol associated with justice (from Roman lictor's axes, in this case not fascism). Fasces (ˈfæsiːz a Plurale tantum, from the Latin word fascis, meaning "bundle" symbolize summary power and Jurisdiction Ancient Rome was a Civilization that grew out of a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 10th century BC The lictor, derived from the Latin ligare (to bind was a member of a special class of Roman civil servant with special tasks of attending and guarding Fascism is a totalitarian nationalist and corporatist ideology
In September 1999, the French government adopted a new identifier incorporating the Republican motto, the colours of the flag, and the Republic's personification, Marianne. Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar)
 The logo of the French Republic |  The symbol is used on plaques marking French consulates |
History
| Coat of Arms of France | Description | Dates Used |
|---|---|---|
 | France Ancien, the royal coat of arms. | before 1376 |
 | France Moderne, the royal coat of arms. | 1376–1589 |
 | The royal arms of the Kingdom of France showed until the revolution the shield of Navarre as well after Henry IV King of Navarre became King of France. | 1589–1789 |
 | The arms of the First French Empire under Napoleon I, featuring an eagle. Year 1789 ( MDCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Empire of the French (1804-1814 also known as the Empire of France, Greater French Empire, First French Empire, French Empire, or Napoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821 was a French military and political leader who had a significant impact on the History of Europe. | 1804–1814 |
 | After the restoration the royal house of Bourbon once more took up the French crown. Year 1804 ( MDCCCIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Year 1814 ( MDCCCXIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Following the ousting of Napoleon I of France in 1814 the Allies restored the Bourbon Dynasty to the French throne These arms are still used by the royal house of France. | 1814–1830 |
 | During the July Monarchy the arms of Louis-Philippe were used. Year 1814 ( MDCCCXIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common For the game see 1830 (board game. Year 1830 ( MDCCCXXX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display The July Monarchy (1830-1848 was a period of liberal monarchy rule of France under Louis-Philippe Louis Philippe ( 6 October 1773 &ndash 26 August 1850) was King of the French from 1830 to 1848 in what was known as the | 1830–1848 |
 | The arms of the Second French Empire under Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle. For the game see 1830 (board game. Year 1830 ( MDCCCXXX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display Year 1848 ( MDCCCXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap The Second French Empire or Second Empire was the Imperial Bonapartist regime of Napoleon III from 1852 to 1870 between the Second Napoléon III, also known as Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (full name Charles Louis Napoléon Bonaparte) (20 April 1808 9 January 1873 was the first President | 1852–1870 |
 | Informal arms were created for the French Third Republic featuring fasces on a laurel branch and an oak branch per saltire. Year 1852 ( MDCCCLII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Year 1870 ( MDCCCLXX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The French Third Republic (in French, La Troisième République, sometimes written as La IIIe | 1898–1953 |
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