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The coat of arms of Norway is the arms of dominion of King Harald V of Norway, and as such represents both the monarch and the kingdom (nation and the state). It depicts a standing golden lion on a red background, bearing a golden crown and axe with silver blade ( blazoned Gules, a lion rampant Or, crowned Or, holding an axe Or with a blade ...
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the heraldic authority for use of the national coat of arms and the symbolic royal crown. State and civic heraldry. A few Norwegian cities were granted arms (or seals with similar emblems) by the union kings: Kristiansand 1643, Halden 1665, Kristiansund and Molde 1742, Holmestrand and Lillehammer 1898.
This practice continued for the royal arms, see the arms of Oscar II as King of Sweden and Norway, also from 1844. In these arms the lion of Norway was combined with the arms of Sweden and the arms of the dynasty as escutcheon. From 1905-1937 another crest, showing the Norwegian lion with the axe, was used as a crest behind the crown.
Learn about the history and meaning of Norway's national coat of arms, a yellow crowned lion holding a white and yellow axe on a red shield. Also discover the flag, anthem, and currency of Norway.
Jan 23, 2024 · Learn about Norway's national symbols, including its flag, coat of arms, anthem, and bunad. Discover the meanings and origins of these emblems that reflect Norway's history, culture, and nature.
The coat of arms of Norway is a golden lion on a red background, bearing a golden crown and axe with silver blade ( blazoned: Gules, a lion rampant Or, crowned Or, holding an axe Or with a blade argent ). Categories: National coats of arms. National symbols of Norway.
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Administrative division. Norway is divided into 19 administrative regions, called counties (fylker, singular: fylke), and 429 municipalities. The capital city Oslo is considered both a county and a municipality. All counties and municipalities use arms. Arms of Norwegian Counties/provinces.
