Coat of arms of Montecara
| Coat of arms of Montecara | |
|---|---|
| File:MontecaraCoA.png | |
| Crest | Civic crown |
| Blazon | Argent two bars Gules |
| Supporter | A garland of oak and laurel bound with a ribbon Gules, with finials Or, hung from a rod Or |
| Use | Laws, proclamations, passports, and other official documents |
The coat of arms of Montecara is the official heraldic symbol of Montecara. The current version was adopted along with the Montecaran constitution on 11 June 1936 and is based on the traditional arms of Montecara which date to the fourteenth century.
Design
The design consists of a shield bearing the same design as the flag of Montecara wreathed by branches of oak and laurel. The crest at top is a civic crown, representing the status of Montecara's citizens as collective sovereign of their city-state.
Escutcheon
The escutcheon consists of a white shield bearing two horizontal red stripes, with a space equal to the height of one stripe separating them.
Supporter
The shield is supported by a golden rod from which is also hung a garland. The left-hand side of the garland is oak leaves and acorns, representative of endurance
Crest
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Legal status
As provided for in the Montecaran constitution, use of the coat of arms is the exclusive right of the Montecaran government:
The coat of arms is to be reserved for the use of the state and its organs. Laws and regulations providing for the licit and dignified use of the national symbols may be enacted.