Введение
герб Франции. Неофициальный символ Франции.
the heraldic emblem of France
Unofficial emblem of France
Unofficial emblem of France
Герб Франции является неофициальным символом Французской Республики. Он изображает фасции ликтора на лавровых и дубовых ветвях, а также ленту с национальным девизом «Свобода, равенство, братство». Полный герб включает в себя звезду и большой крест Почётного легиона. Эта композиция была создана в 1905 году (во времена Третьей республики) геральдическим художником-гравёром Морисом де Мейером и используется в Министерстве иностранных дел во время государственных визитов и на президентских инаугурациях. Франция традиционно ассоциируется с геральдическим символом «флёр-де-лис», который впервые начали использовать французские короли в период Высокого Средневековья. Этот символ до сих пор представляет Францию и дом Бурбонов, в частности, в геральдических сочетаниях, как, например, в гербах Испании, Квебека и Канады. Флёр-де-лис также был символом Иль-де-Франс, ядра Французского королевства. Единственным национальным символом, закреплённым в действующей конституции, является трёхцветный флаг, как указано в статье 2.
The coat of arms of France is an unofficial emblem of the French Republic. It depicts a lictor's fasces upon branches of laurel and oak, as well as a ribbon bearing the national motto of Liberté, égalité, fraternité. The full achievement includes the star and grand collar of the Legion of Honour. This composition was created in 1905 (during the Third Republic) by heraldic painter engraver Maurice de Meyère, and it has been used at the Foreign Ministry during state visits and for presidential inaugurations. The country is traditionally associated with the fleurs de lis design, which came into use by French kings during the High Middle Ages. This design still represents France and the House of Bourbon in the form of marshalling, such as in the arms of Spain, Quebec, and Canada. The fleur de lis was also the symbol of Île de France, the core of the French kingdom. The only national symbol specified in the present constitution is the tricolour flag, i. e. in Article 2.
Девиз
Свобода, равенство, братство (Liberté, égalité, fraternité) — национальный девиз Франции и пример тройственного девиза. Хотя его истоки лежат во времена Французской революции, тогда он был лишь одним из многих девизов и не получил официального статуса до Третьей республики в конце XIX века.
Liberté, égalité, fraternité (libɛʁte eɡalite fʁatɛʁnite; "liberty, equality, fraternity", is the national motto of France, and is an example of a tripartite motto. Although it finds its origins in the French Revolution, it was then only one motto among others and was not institutionalized until the Third Republic at the end of the 19th century.
Фассы
Фа́сции — это пучок берёзовых прутьев, содержащий жертвенный топор. В римские времена фа́сции символизировали власть магистратов, представляя собой единство и согласие Римской республики. Французские архитекторы начали использовать римские фа́сции (faisceaux romains) в качестве декоративного элемента во время правления Людовика XIII (1610–1643), а символика Французской революции в ещё большей степени использовала отсылки к древней Римской республике. В период Первой республики, увенчанные фригийским колпаком, фа́сции являлись данью уважения Римской республике и означали, что власть принадлежит народу. Они также символизируют «единство и неделимость Республики», как это прописано во французской Конституции.
Fasces are a bundle of birch rods containing a sacrificial axe. In Roman times, the fasces symbolized the power of magistrates, representing union and accord with the Roman Republic. French architects began to use the Roman fasces (faisceaux romains) as a decorative device during the reign of Louis XIII (1610–1643), and the imagery of the French Revolution used references to the ancient Roman Republic to an even greater extent. During the First Republic, topped by the Phrygian cap, the fasces is a tribute to the Roman Republic and means that power belongs to the people. It also symbolizes the "unity and indivisibility of the Republic", as stated in the French Constitution.
Филиалы
Дуб — национальное дерево Франции и общепринятый символ силы и стойкости. Лавровый лист (Laurus nobilis) – ароматное широколиственное вечнозеленое растение, а позднее использовались ветки колючего падуба (Ruscus hypoglossum) или вишневый лавр (Prunus laurocerasus). Это символ триумфа, уходящий корнями в греческую мифологию. Аполлон изображается с лавровым венком на голове, а венки вручались победителям в спортивных состязаниях, включая Древние Олимпийские игры, для которых их делали из дикой оливы, известной как "котинос" (κότινος) – в Олимпии, – а также на поэтических соревнованиях. В Риме они были символом военной победы и возлагались на голову успешного полководца во время триумфа.
The oak is France's national tree, and a common symbol of strength and endurance. A bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) branch, an aromatic broadleaf evergreen, or later from spineless butcher's broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) or cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus). It is a symbol of triumph, which traces back to Greek mythology. Apollo is represented wearing a laurel wreath on his head, and wreaths were awarded to victors in athletic competitions, including the ancient Olympics — for which they were made of wild olive tree known as "kotinos" (κότινος), (sc. at Olympia)—and in poetic meets. In Rome they were symbols of martial victory, crowning a successful commander during his triumph.
Внешние устройства
Звезда и большой воротник Почётного легиона, являющийся высшей французской наградой за военные и гражданские заслуги, учреждённый в 1802 году Наполеоном Бонапартом и сохраняемый всеми последующими французскими правительствами и режимами. Эта награда включает в себя большой воротник ордена, который носит только Президент как великий магистр ордена.
Star and grand collar of the Legion of Honour, which is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits, established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte and retained by all later French governments and régimes. The achievement includes the order's grand collar, which is worn only by the President, as Grand Master of the order.
XIII век 1870: Оружие господства / Французская революция
Французские короли и императоры имели личные гербы господства, которые, по сути, также представляли Францию. Флёр-де-лис использовался французскими королями со Средневековья, а после Французской революции его сменили наполеоновские орлы. Флёр-де-лис до сих пор популярен и используется заморскими народами французского происхождения, такими как акадийцы, квебекцы или каджуны. Наполеоновский орел также используется шведским королевским домом.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
Даты использования Герб Описание и герб Королевства
До 1305 года Герб Франции Древнего: Azure semé de lis or
Исторический герб Франции – золотые лилии на лазурном поле, непрерывно использовавшийся почти шесть столетий (1211–1792). Согласно легенде, он возник во время крещения Хлодвига, который якобы заменил трех лягушек на своем щите тремя лилиями, подаренными ангелом, однако первые документальные свидетельства относятся лишь к началу XIII века. Изначально лилии изображались рассеянно (semé), то есть без определенного количества и в беспорядочном порядке (известный как Франция Древняя), но в 1376 году их количество было сокращено до трех (известный как Франция Современная). Король Карл V принял это решение, чтобы поставить королевство под двойное покровительство Девы Марии (лилия – символ Марии) и Троицы, учитывая число три. Традиционными щитодержателями французского королевского герба являются два ангела, иногда облаченных в геральдическую далматику.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
1305–1328 Герб Франции Древнего, разделенный с гербом Наварры, после того как король Людовик X унаследовал Наварру от своей матери Жанны I Наваррской в 1305 году.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
1328–1376 Герб Франции Древнего: Azure semé de lis or. После смерти последнего прямого Капетинга в 1328 году королевство Франция перешло к дому Валуа по салическому закону, а Наварра – к дому Эвре по женской линии.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
1376–1469 Герб Франции Современный: Azure, три флёр-де-лис or, упрощенная версия Франции Древней.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
1469–1515 Герб Франции Современный. После создания Ордена Святого Михаила в 1469 году его ошейник был добавлен к королевскому гербу.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
1515–1578 Герб Франции Современный. Король Франциск I заменил открытую корону, традиционно используемую его предшественниками, на закрытую.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
1578–1589 Герб Франции Современный. После создания Ордена Святого Духа в 1578 году его ошейник был добавлен к королевскому гербу.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
1589–1792 Королевский герб Королевства Франция после завершения религиозных войн во Франции. Герб Королевства Наварра вновь соединен с гербом Франции Современной, что указывает на личный союз двух королевств в результате того, что Генрих IV стал королем.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
Первая республика 1791–1804 Предполагаемая геральдическая эмблема Первой Французской Республики.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
Первая империя 1804–1814/1815 Герб Первой Французской Империи Наполеона I, с изображением орла, короны Наполеона и инкрустацией «золотыми пчелами», как в гробнице короля Хильдерика I.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
Королевство (Реставрация Бурбонов) 1814/1815–1830 После Реставрации Бурбонов королевский дом Бурбонов вновь принял французскую корону.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
Королевство (Июльская монархия) 1830–1831 Во время Июльской монархии использовались гербы Орлеанского дома.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
1831–1848 С 1831 года использовались гербы Людовика Филиппа, изображающие Устав 1830 года. (Впоследствии к намтиу были добавлены звезды; наряду с добавлением щитодержателей, уменьшением количества флагов до двух, добавлением шлема, возвращением к короне Флёр-де-Лис как одной из двух корон, флагштоки имели наконечники копий, а у основания располагались две пушки, увенчанные цветочными ветвями.)
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
Вторая империя 1852–1870 Герб Второй Французской Империи Наполеона III, вновь с изображением орла, но теперь с короной Наполеона III.
French kings and emperors had personal arms of dominion, which by extension also represented France. The fleur de lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur de lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house. Period Dates used Coat of arms Achievement Banner of arms Description and blazon KingdomBefore 1305 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or The historical coat of arms of France were the golden fleurs de lys on a blue field, used continuously for nearly six centuries (1211–1792). Although according to legend they originated at the baptism of Clovis, who supposedly replaced the three toads that adorned his shield with three lilies given by an angel, they are first documented only from the early 13th century. They were first shown as semé, that is to say without any definite number and staggered (known as France ancient), but in 1376 they were reduced to three, (known as France modern). With this decision, King Charles V intended to place the kingdom under the double invocation of the Virgin (the lily is a symbol of Mary), and the Trinity, for the number. The traditional supporters of the French royal arms are two angels, sometimes wearing a heraldic dalmatic.1305–1328 Arms of France Ancient dimidiated with the arms of Navarre, after king Louis X inherited Navare from his mother Joan I of Navarre in 1305.1328–1376 The arms of France Ancient: Azure semé de lis or. After the death of the last direct Capetian in 1328, the kingdom of France passed to the house of Valois through the Salic law, and Navarre passed to the house of Evreux through female line.1376–1469The arms of France Modern: Azure, three fleurs de lis or, a simplified version of France Ancient1469–1515The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, its collar was added to the royal arms.1515–1578The arms of France Modern. King Francis I changed the open crown traditionally used by his predecessors for a closed one.1578–1589The arms of France Modern. After the creation of the Order of the Holy Spirit in 1578, its collar was added to the royal arms.1589–1792The royal arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Again the arms of the Kingdom of Navarre impaled with France Moderne, indicating the personal union of the two realms as a result of Henry IV becoming king. First Republic1791–1804 Putative heraldic emblem of the First French Republic First Empire1804–1814/1815 The arms of the First French Empire of Napoleon I, featuring an eagle, the Crown of Napoleon and inset with "golden bees" as in the tomb of King Childeric I. Kingdom (Bourbon Restoration)1814/1815–1830After the Bourbon Restoration, the royal House of Bourbon once more assumed the French crown. Kingdom (July Monarchy)1830–1831 During the July Monarchy, the arms of the House of Orléans were used.1831–1848 From 1831 onward, the arms of Louis Philippe were used, depicting the Charter of 1830. (Stars were eventually added to the Mantling; along with addition of Supporters, a decrease of the flags to two, the addition of a helmet, the reversion to the Fleur de Lys Crown as one of the two Crowns, the flagpoles having spearheads and at the base were two cannons surmounted by floral branches.) Second Empire1852–1870 The arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, again featuring an eagle, but now with the Crown of Napoleon III.
1870-1905: Период без национального герба
Государство осталось без герба после провозглашения Третьей республики в 1870 году. В результате, фасады и балконы французских посольств и консульств иногда украшались псевдогеральдическими эмблемами, такими как простая монограмма RF или фасции ликтора, увенчанные фригийской шапкой. Это вызывало недовольство дипломатов, поскольку это не отражало богатое геральдическое наследие страны и не соответствовало эмблемам других европейских государств. В 1881 году министр иностранных дел Шарль де Фрейсине попытался решить эту проблему, предложив разработать герб. Эта первая попытка оказалась безуспешной. Граф Гораций де Шоизёль, заместитель государственного секретаря в этом ведомстве, пригласил скульптора Франсиа представить ему проект, который тот выполнил по рисунку Эмиля Бина.
The state was left without a coat of arms after the proclamation of the Third Republic in 1870. Consequently, the façade and balconies of French embassies and consulates were sometimes decorated with quasi heraldic emblems, such as a simple RF monogram or a lictor's fasces topped with a Phrygian cap. This was lamented by diplomats, as it neither reflected the country's rich heraldic tradition nor matched other European countries' emblems. In 1881 Foreign Minister Charles de Freycinet sought to address this issue by proposing arms. This first attempt was not successful. Count Horace de Choiseul, undersecretary of state in this department, invited the sculptor Francia to submit a proposal to him, which this denier executed on the drawing of Émile Bin.
1905 г. по настоящее время: принятие и изменения в внешних устройствах
Официальный визит короля Испании Альфонсо XIII во Францию в 1905 году, а также предшествующие визиты королей Великобритании и Италии Эдуарда VII и Виктора Эммануила III, вновь привлекли внимание к тому факту, что у Франции не было герба. Министерство иностранных дел отреагировало, проконсультировавшись с Великим канцлером, который, в свою очередь, обратился к геральдистам с просьбой предложить национальные геральдические символы. Среди примерно двадцати предложений, одобренных правительством, композиция геральдического художника-гравера Мориса де Мейера была официально принята в качестве нового герба Франции. Этот дизайн предназначался для использования посольствами и консульствами за рубежом вместо прежних квазигеральдических эмблем. В композиции де Мейера щит был обрамлен декоративной консолью, а звезда Почетного легиона являлась единственным внешним геральдическим элементом. Все изображение помещалось на овальный фон с надписью "Французская Республика" по краю – элементом, не относящимся к геральдике. Консоль и овальный фон упоминались еще в феврале 1914 года, но в целом были исключены после Первой мировой войны, в то время как звезда Почетного легиона сопровождалась образцом большого ошейника 1881 года. В 1924/1925 годах была разработана большая версия герба для декоративного гобелена, заказанного городом Страсбург Густаву Луи Жаулму. Она так и не была официально утверждена. В 1953 году ошейник был переработан.
King Alfonso XIII of Spain's official visit to France in 1905, as well as preceding visits from king Edward VII and Victor Emmanuel III of the United Kingdom and Italy, respectively, once again brought attention to the fact that France had no coat of arms. The Foreign Ministry responded by consulting the Grand Chancellery, which in turn asked the heraldists to propose national heraldic devices. Among about twenty proposals which were approved by the government, heraldic painter engraver Maurice de Meyère's composition was formally adopted as the new coat of arms of France. This design was to be used by embassies and consulates abroad, instead of previous quasi heraldic emblems. In de Meyère's composition, the escutcheon was framed by an artistic console, whereas the Legion of Honour's star featured as the sole external heraldic device. The entire achievement was depicted upon an oval background with the words "French Republic" on the edge, a non heraldic element. The console and oval background were mentioned as late as February 1914, but generally omitted after World War I, while the star of the Legion of Honour had been accompanied by the 1881 version of the grand collar. In 1924/1925, a greater version of the arms was invented for a decorative tapestry commissioned by the city of Strasbourg to Gustave Louis Jaulmes. It was never formally adopted. In 1953, the collar was redesigned.