Praha (Prague)

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Civic heraldry of the Czech Republic - Česká Heraldika
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PRAHA (PRAGUE)

Praha city

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

These are the great arms of the city and agglomeration of Praha.

Each of the different districts/boroughs within the city has its own arms. See here for an overview of all districts.

The actual historical city of Praha is divided in the old city and the new city, the arms of the agglomeration are also mainly based on these (see below).

Use of the arms in the city:

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The arms as used by the police
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The arms on a manhole cover


During the Czechoslovak Republic (1918-1940) the arms also showed the Slovak arms in the crest, as Prague was the capital city of the whole country.

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The arms in the Coffee Hag album +/- 1935


Praha Staré Mesto

The old town of Prague:

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I have no information on the meaning or origin of these arms. Any information is welcome !


Praha Nové Mesto

The 'new' town of Prague:

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I have no information on the meaning or origin of these arms. Any information is welcome !


Literature : Augustin, J. : Ceská Republika - V symbolech, znacích a erbech. Arbor, Sokolov, 1997