Diplomatic emblem of France
The diplomatic emblem of France is an unofficial emblem of the
French diplomatic missions and consular posts abroad.[1] It was based on an earlier design by the sculptor Jules-Clément Chaplain.[2] The emblem also appears on the cover of French passports
.
Description
The emblem consists of:
- A wide pelte shield with, on the one end, a lion-head and, on the other end, an eagle-head. The shield bears the monogram 'RF', which stands for République Française (French Republic).
- An olive branch, which symbolises peace.
- An oak branch, which symbolises perennity or wisdom.
- The Italian Fascism.
Usage
The emblem appears on plaques and signs at French diplomatic missions, as well as on the cover of French passports and some other documents. In addition, a variation of the emblem is used as a symbol of the presidency of the French Republic.
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Plaque at the French embassy in Prague
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Sign at the French embassy in Berlin
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French passport cover
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French family register
See also
- Armorial of France
- National emblem of France
- National symbols of France
References
- ^ "The lictor's fasces". Présidence de la République.
- ^ "FranFrance". hubert-herald.nl. Archived from the original on 2018-07-05.
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