Scandinavian Heraldry Society

	SCANDINAVIAN HERALDRY SOCIETY SOCIETAS HERALDICA SCANDINAVICA Institutional Heraldry of the World : Country : Denmark Country : Finland Country : Iceland Country : Norway Country : Sweden

Official blazon
Danish	I rødt fem i kors stillede guld kroner. Hjelmtegn : En opvoksende guld løve holdende en rød heroldstav. Hjelmklæde : Rødt foret med guld.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms expresses the unity of the Nordic countries with the five crowns, symbolizing the five Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

The countries' cross flags inspired the placement of the crowns, while the colors of the coat of arms are the colors of Erik of Pomerania's union flag. The lion of the helmet symbol, holding a heraldic staff, indicates the company's area of activity

Literature: Skandinavisk Vappenrulla 699/2008

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