any self-respecting State has approved the national symbols: the flag, emblem and anthem.Is no exception to this proud list and France.But few know that the current emblem of the country still has no official status.That is, there are different versions, but the gate embassies you often do not see the coat of arms.After the final layout has not been approved by the Parliament of the state.But the flag and anthem have the official status of national symbols.Why did it happen?Probably because anthem, emblem and flag of France have a long and complicated story.
Metamorphoses Emblem
first coat of arms of the French king Clovis was a blue field, studded with golden fleur-de-lis.This flower has traditionally been a symbol of the Virgin Mary, which is believed the French monarchs, the patron of the Merovingian dynasty.Subsequent rulers of the genus Capet and Valois strongly modifies the arms, adding to it their own heraldic colors, symbols, lily.In the mid-fourteenth century, the Roman Catholic Church imposed on the lands of the kingdom of faith in the triune God.Therefore, on a blue field, there are only three "Fleur de Lys» (fleur de lis) - lily.With the ascension to the throne of Henry IV changed the emblem again.Now it is supplemented by two angels.One of them held the old emblem of France, and the other - the emblem of the Duchy of Navarre.This symbol of the French monarchy lasted the longest - two hundred years.In 1789, he was replaced by Napoleon's coat of arms - a contraction in its claws lightning golden eagle on a blue background.Approximately the same metamorphosis experienced and the flag of France.
emblem country today
current emblem of France - already the ninth in its history.It was adopted in 1953, but until now its official status has not been confirmed.Maybe the French had tired endlessly develop and change their emblem?One way or another, but one of the most popular options is the Peltier in which on one side depicted the head of a lion, and on the other - the eagle.In the center of the whorl-emblazoned monogram «RF», which means "Republic of France."Peltier buzz oak and olive branches, symbolizing wisdom, fortitude and peace.In the middle one can see the intricate design of a cane (fascia) and the ax, which represent justice.But can the ax symbolize justice in a country which has abolished the death penalty?Flag of France is more consistent with the ideological values of the Republic.
Golden Toad and Oriflamma Saint-Denis
first king Clovis I drove around in hiking white cloth on which adorned with three golden toad.When he became a Christian, it was decided to change Oriflamma.King chose another "livery" color - deep blue.It also appeared flowers lilies, who replaced amphibians.For centuries, the French flag has changed several times.Were century, when the flag was red, richly decorated with red, yellow and blue roses.Sometimes the flag was a copy of the coat of arms supported on the matter - Golden royal lilies on a blue background.And sometimes the king's army went into battle against the enemy with white oriflamme, on which was written "Mary" and "Jesus Christ".
modern French flag
Unlike emblem, the national symbol has official status.It emerged during the French Revolution.Patriotic Parisians then cockade colors were worn on their city - the blue and red ribbons.After the victory added to them white stripe - a sign of reconciliation.In 1814, heads to the banner was changed to Oriflamma milky.But as the white color associated with the French royal family and the monarchy as a whole, after the June Revolution, the country regained its tricolor.So how looks flag of France?Photography allows us to see it in detail.This rectangular panel divided equal to the width of the vertical stripes.The one that had the flagpole, blue, white in the middle, and at the free edge - red.
What do the colors of the flag of France
combination of blue, red and white - are not uncommon in heraldry.Exactly the same color set there on the flag of the Russian Federation, and the flag of the Netherlands, and on the banner of Luxembourg.What is so different, "the French tricolor» (Le drapeau tricolore) from others?In the Republic and the number of bands, and their colors are significant.The number "three" symbolizes the three main fundamental principles, which seeks to live the French society: freedom, equality and fraternity.Blue refers to the myth of Martin of Tours.This holy cut half of his cloak to give it to the beggar.Martin was replaced by Saint-Denis and was regarded as the patron saint of France.White is associated with the "Virgin of Orleans" Joan of Arc, a national heroine.Red - a traditional sign of the blood shed by the people for freedom from invaders.Here is the symbolic meaning of the colors of the national flag.
