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'''Country''' : Latvia [[File:Latvia.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br>
'''Region''' : [[Vidzeme]][[File:Vidzeme.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br><br>
'''Municipality''' : Rīga<br>


''' RĪGA'''
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Region : [[Vidzeme]]
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====Official blazon====
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Sudraba laukā savrups sarkans robots ķieģeļu mūris ar diviem torņiem un jumtu starp tiem. Atvērtos vārtos ar paceltu režģi pretī zelta lauvas galva. Augšā zelta ķetnu krusts, virs tā zelta kronis, zem tā - divas sakrustotas melnas atslēgas. Vairoga turētāji: divas zelta lauvas ar sarkanu mēli un atpakaļ pagrieztu galvu stāv uz pelēkas pamatnes.
|'''Latvian'''
| Sudraba laukā savrups sarkans robots ķieģeļu mūris ar diviem torņiem un jumtu starp tiem. Atvērtos vārtos ar paceltu režģi pretī zelta lauvas galva. Augšā zelta ķetnu krusts, virs tā zelta kronis, zem tā - divas sakrustotas melnas atslēgas. Vairoga turētāji: divas zelta lauvas ar sarkanu mēli un atpakaļ pagrieztu galvu stāv uz pelēkas pamatnes.
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|'''English'''
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====Origin/meaning====
===Origin/meaning===
The arms were granted in 1925
The arms were granted in 1925


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The first known picture of the city arms is from a 1225 seal. It already contains main elements of arms: city gate with towers and two keys. The gate symbolizes city rights and keys symbolize St. Peter, a first patron of Riga.
The first known picture of the city arms is from a 1225 seal. It already contains main elements of arms: city gate with towers and two keys. The gate symbolizes city rights and keys symbolize St. Peter, a first patron of Riga.
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|align="center"|[[File:riga1.jpg|center]]  <br/>The seal of Riga in 1225.
|align="center"|[[File:riga2.jpg|center]]  <br/>The large seal of Riga in the 14-15th century.
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|align="center"|[[File:riga3.jpg|center]]  <br/>The 14th century small seal
|align="center"|[[File:riga4.jpg|center]]  <br/>The arms on a coin from 1586
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Two supporting lions were added to the arms in the 16<sup>th</sup> century. They should mean citizens' power and bravery. The lions were derived from the Swedish national arms, as Riga belonged to Sweden at the time. The small cross in the chief was also replaced by a crown,representing the Swedish King.
Two supporting lions were added to the arms in the 16<sup>th</sup> century. They should mean citizens' power and bravery. The lions were derived from the Swedish national arms, as Riga belonged to Sweden at the time. The small cross in the chief was also replaced by a crown,representing the Swedish King.


{|align="center"
The lions were substituted by Russian eagles in the time of Russian empire (from 1710 to 1914).  In 1923 the lions were restored. In 1925 the new design of the arms was adopted.
|align="center"|[[File:riga5.jpg|center]]  <br/>The arms in 1554
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|align="center"|[[File:riga9.jpg|center]]  <br/>The seal from 1707 with a crown
|}
 
The lions were substituted by Russian eagles in the time of Russian empire (from 1710 to 1914).  
 
{|align="center"
|align="center"|[[File:riga10.jpg|center]]  <br/>The arms in 1723
|align="center"|[[File:riga11.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms in 1788
|align="center"|[[File:riga12.jpg|center]]  <br/>Proposed arms in 1904
|}
 
In 1923 the lions were restored. In 1925 the new design of the arms was adopted.
{|align="center"
|align="center"|[[File:riga13.jpg|center]]  <br/>The arms in 1923
|}


The arms were abolished in 1940, when Latvia was annexed by the USSR. In 1968 efforts were taken to restore the arms with soviet-style adaptations. In 1988 the arms were restored almost similar to the arms of 1925, but with red five-pointed star.
The arms were abolished in 1940, when Latvia was annexed by the USSR. In 1968 efforts were taken to restore the arms with soviet-style adaptations. In 1988 the arms were restored almost similar to the arms of 1925, but with red five-pointed star.
{|align="center"
|align="center"|[[File:riga16.jpg|center]]  <br/>Proposed arms in 1968, 1987 and 1988
|align="center"|[[File:riga18.jpg|center]]  <br/>Great arms in 1988
|}


In 1990 the design of 1925 was confirmed again.
In 1990 the design of 1925 was confirmed again.


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===Image gallery===
|align="center"|[[File:rigaz1.jpg|center]] <br/>Seal from around 1900
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|align="center"|[[File:rigaz2.jpg|center]] <br/>Seal from around 1900
File:riga1.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The seal of Riga in 1225.
|align="center"|[[File:rigatz1.jpg|center]] <br/>Seal of the theater, around 1900
File:riga2.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The large seal of Riga in the 14-15th century.
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File:riga3.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The 14th century small seal
|align="center"|[[File:riga.cva.jpg|center|300 px]] <br/>The arms in the [[Continentale Verlags-Anstalt]] album, +/- 1910
File:riga4.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The arms on a coin from 1581
|align="center"|[[File:0715.aba.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms in the [[Abadie]] albums
File:rigac1.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The arms on a coin from 1643
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File:rigac2.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The arms on a coin from 1701
File:Rīga1514.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The arms in a manuscript from 1514
File:riga5.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The arms in 1554
File:Rīga16.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The arms in a [[:Category:Windhag city arms|16th century manuscript]]
File:riga9.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The seal from 1707 with a crown
File:riga10.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The arms in 1723
File:riga11.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The arms in 1788
File:riga12.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|Proposed arms in 1904
File:riga13.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The arms in 1923
File:riga16.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|Proposed arms in 1968, 1987 and 1988
File:riga18.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|Great arms in 1988
File:rigaz1.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|Seal from around 1900
File:rigaz2.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|Seal from around 1900
File:rigatz1.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|Seal of the theater, around 1900
File:riga.cva.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The arms in the [[Continentale Verlags-Anstalt]] album, +/- 1910
File:0715.aba.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The arms in the [[Abadie]] albums
File:2082.wi2.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Rīga (Riga)|The arms on a Dutch [[Willem II]] cigar band
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Latvia|'''Literature''']]: https://www.vestnesis.lv


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[[Category:Latvian cities]]
[[Category:Latvian cities]]
[[Category:Vidzeme]]
[[Category:Vidzeme]]
[[Category:Granted 1925]]
[[Category:Granted 1925]]

Latest revision as of 09:30, 16 February 2024

Coat of arms (crest) of Rīga
RĪGA

Country : Latvia
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Region : Vidzeme
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Municipality : Rīga

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Official blazon
Latvian Sudraba laukā savrups sarkans robots ķieģeļu mūris ar diviem torņiem un jumtu starp tiem. Atvērtos vārtos ar paceltu režģi pretī zelta lauvas galva. Augšā zelta ķetnu krusts, virs tā zelta kronis, zem tā - divas sakrustotas melnas atslēgas. Vairoga turētāji: divas zelta lauvas ar sarkanu mēli un atpakaļ pagrieztu galvu stāv uz pelēkas pamatnes.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1925

Riga was first time mentioned in written sources in 1198 as a town at small river Riga (Ridzene) in the land of Livonian people. City rights were granted in 1201 by the bishop Albert, initiator of christening and conquest of Livonian and Baltic people. He introduced also an explanation of city name as derived from Latin "rigata" ("irrigated"). It should symbolize an irrigation of dry pagan souls by Christianity.

The first known picture of the city arms is from a 1225 seal. It already contains main elements of arms: city gate with towers and two keys. The gate symbolizes city rights and keys symbolize St. Peter, a first patron of Riga.

Two supporting lions were added to the arms in the 16th century. They should mean citizens' power and bravery. The lions were derived from the Swedish national arms, as Riga belonged to Sweden at the time. The small cross in the chief was also replaced by a crown,representing the Swedish King.

The lions were substituted by Russian eagles in the time of Russian empire (from 1710 to 1914). In 1923 the lions were restored. In 1925 the new design of the arms was adopted.

The arms were abolished in 1940, when Latvia was annexed by the USSR. In 1968 efforts were taken to restore the arms with soviet-style adaptations. In 1988 the arms were restored almost similar to the arms of 1925, but with red five-pointed star.

In 1990 the design of 1925 was confirmed again.

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