Symbols of Romanian Royalty
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The symbols of Romanian Royalty consist of the five symbols of the supreme authority: the
Royal Cypher
.
History of the symbols
The
Crown, as a symbol of power, can be found in the Romanian territories since the times of the Romanian rulers (Romanian: Domnitor), as main insignia of the supreme power. The crowns described in different representations, that can be seen in present times (such as paintings, portrayals, sculptures), are not real, this being the reason why the shapes of the crowns of such a wide variety. The crown had the role of symbolizing the sovereignty.[1]
On the paintings made with the occasions of the numerous foundations, on some
Phanariotes are rarely represented with a crown on the head, being sculpted or portrayed at the "crowning ceremony" (Romanian: ceremonia înscăunării - meaning the ceremonial of sitting on the Throne) with the Janissary headgear or with a special hat, of Turkish origin (Turkish: işlic; Romanian
: işlic) at other solemn occasions. In the 19th century representations the crown is laid on a pillow or table in the proximity of the ruler's image.
Other signs of power are the
Marshal's
baton.
The first representation of a
Mircea the Elder
's ceremonial dress, these had a long tail.
The
cyphers appear mostly on the flags (the battle/war flags).[2]
Royal crowns
References
- ^ Enciclopedia României (1938-1943), pg. 83
- Barbu Ştirbei a B, Alexandru Ioan Cuza an A superimposed iver an I (see the coat of arms proposal from 1863)
