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The Silver Cross on a Red beckground has since the Middles Ages been an Heraldic symbol for Northern Estonia. The Sword symbolises the Defence Forces and Combat Readiness. The Roundel symbolises a round Shield and a Defensive Circle. The Eight-pointed Star symbolises the Northern Star an ancient sign och Hapiness and Protection. | The Silver Cross on a Red beckground has since the Middles Ages been an Heraldic symbol for Northern Estonia. The Sword symbolises the Defence Forces and Combat Readiness. The Roundel symbolises a round Shield and a Defensive Circle. The Eight-pointed Star symbolises the Northern Star an ancient sign och Hapiness and Protection. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Eesti Kaitsevägi 100 by Kalev Kosno. | |||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of Estonia]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of Estonia]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:42, 29 November 2023
NORTHERN DEFENCE DISTRICT, ESTONIA
Official blazon
Punasel kilbil hõbedane kumerlõikes rist, millel must tõstetud kaheteraline mõõk ning hõbedase äärisega must sõõr hõbedase tähikuga.
Origin/meaning
The Silver Cross on a Red beckground has since the Middles Ages been an Heraldic symbol for Northern Estonia. The Sword symbolises the Defence Forces and Combat Readiness. The Roundel symbolises a round Shield and a Defensive Circle. The Eight-pointed Star symbolises the Northern Star an ancient sign och Hapiness and Protection.
Literature: Image from Eesti Kaitsevägi 100 by Kalev Kosno.
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