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  Gallery of sovereign state coats of arms - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coat of arms of the Republic of the Congo
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 Coat of arms of Cyprus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The coat of arms of Cyprus depicts a dove carrying an olive branch (a well-known symbol of peace) over “1960”, the year of Cypriot independence from British rule.
The background is a copper-yellow colour; this symbolises the large deposits of copper ore on Cyprus (chiefly in the form of chalcopyrite, which is yellow in colour).
When Cyprus was a British Crown Colony, local colonial officials used a coat of arms (which were never in fact officially granted) of two lions passant guardant, based on the coat of arms of England.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Cyprus   (265 words)

  
 Coat of Arms Encyclopedia Article @ Forbear.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
A coat of arms or armorial bearings (often just arms for short), in Coats of arms tradition, is a design belonging to a particular person (or group of people) and used by him or her in a wide variety of ways.
Coats of arms origininated in the designs and colours used by helmet Compartment to make their armour and shield easily recognizable, by friend, foe, and spectator, in battle and tournament.
The flag of Maryland is often said to be the coat of arms of the Lithuanian.
www.forbear.org /encyclopedia/Coat_of_arms   (1290 words)

  
 Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Coat of arms of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
According to the Constitution, the Greek community (82% of the population of Cyprus) elected the President of the Republic, Archbishop Makarios III (1913-1977), whereas the Turkish community (18% of the population of the island), elected the Vice-President of the Republic, Fazil Küçük.
The date on the coat of arms is the year of foundation of the state and de facto loss of authority by the government of Republic of Cyprus on the northern part of the island.
www.fotw.net /flags/cy-trnc.html   (1549 words)

  
 Heraldry in Cyprus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The arms of the kings of Cyprus in the center are surrounded by the arms of the grandmasters Jean de Lastic (1437-54) and Jacques de Milly (1454-61).
Blank coat of arms, outer wall of the church of St. John the Theologian (1662), Nicosia.
The center coat of arms is that of the kings of Cyprus, but the Jerusalem quarter has been carefully erased.
www.heraldica.org /topics/national/cyprus.htm   (425 words)

  
 Xylophagou, Cyprus
Cyprus > Larnaca > Larnaca (region) > Larnaca - Villages
Those that have been already restored, at the eastern end of the church, show the birth of Christ and associated scenes.
In the apse is an impressive coat of arms with a double headed eagle, probably the coat of arms of the benefactor of the church.
www.planetware.com /cyprus/xylophagou-cy-la-xylo.htm   (125 words)

  
 DarkLyrics.com Forums :: Music Overboard :: Reuben
Cyprus (Greek: and#922;and#973;and#960;and#961;and#959;and#962;, Kýpros; Turkish: Kand#305;brand#305;s), officially the Republic of Cyprus (Greek: and#922;and#965;and#960;and#961;and#953;and#945;and#954;and#942; and#916;and#951;and#956;and#959;and#954;and#961;and#945;and#964;and#943;and#945;, Kypriakí Dimokratía; Turkish: Kand#305;brand#305;s Cumhuriyeti), is a Eurasian island nation in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea south of the Anatolian peninsula (Asia Minor) or modern-day Turkey.
Cyprus was placed under British control on 4 June 1878 as a result of the Cyprus Convention, which granted control of the island to Britain in return for British support of the Ottoman Empire in the Russian-Turkish War.
Economic affairs in Cyprus are dominated by the division of the country due to the Turkish occupation of the north part of the island.
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 Our Coat of Arms Backgrounds 1
The Arms of Roger le Bigod, Earl of Norfolk.
The Arms of Eustace of Boulogne from the 1st Crusade in Cyprus.
This is the Arms for the counts of Ponthieu used in the 13th century.
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 The Family Coat of Arms Shop
egardless of their origins, coats of arms became military status symbols, and their popularity increased along with the popularity of the tournament, which was developed in the mid-eleventh century in France.
By 1400 A.D., bearing a coat of arms had become a prerequisite to participation in a tournament, and due to the importance of social standing in such pageants, a coat of arms also became a mark of noble status.
Your family Coat of Arms is reproduced in authentic heraldic colors on a white collared Golf Shirt.
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 Cyprus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Flag and coat of arms adopted 16 August 1960.
According to SAVA Newsletter [sav] #27, the flag of Cyprus was selected by the President of the Republic, Mgr Makarios, in 1960 after a proposal made by a school teacher who brought him a message from the Vice-President Fazil Küçük.
Cyprus says independent minded flag makers have been adding their own creative touches to the national flag for 45 years and it's time to get it right.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/cy.html   (768 words)

  
 Cyprus Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The flag of Cyprus consists of white with a copper-coloured silhouette of the island.
Cyprus joined the European Union on May 1st, 2004 as part of the European Union’s most recent and largest enlargement to 25 Member States.
The Coat of Arms of Cyprus depicts a dove carrying an olive branch, a well-known symbol of peace, over the year “1960.”; This was the year that Cyprus gained its independence from British rule.
www.cyprus-flag.com   (224 words)

  
 Coat of Arms Shop - Whats in A Name?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
This knowledge of the various devices and symbols was called Heraldry, and as the announcement was accompanied with the sound of a trumpet, it was termed “blazoning the arms.” The earliest coats of arms were fairly simple -- bars or wavy lines, a lion rampant or an eagle displayed, or an arrangement of fleurs-de-lis.
Regardless of their origins, coats of arms became military status symbols, and their popularity increased along with the popularity of the tournament, which was developed in the mid-eleventh century in France.
Though many people think that coats-of arms were granted only to nobility, they can actually be found for more than ninety percent of all names.
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 FAMILY CRESTS
The first, and simplest, of the coat of arms I came across.
This coat of arms seems to be a variation of the one above.
The Inman coat of arms is a green shield with a gold chevron.
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 Neobyzantine Movement : coat of arms, flag and symbols of Chapters
Symbol, coat of arms and the flag of the Movement
The official coat of arms of the Neobyzantine Movement is displayed above.
Other form of the flag that could be used is the one with fl background, and the silhouette of the coat of arms in yellow.
www.neobyzantine.org /movement/symbols.php   (879 words)

  
 Nevzat Yalçın
Born in Polis, Cyprus in 1926 Turkish-Cypriot poet-writer Yalçın completed his first education on the island.
Coat of Arms sign of the city Halver.
Since 1977 member in the Writers Association of Ruhr Mark and of the Artists' and Writers' Association of North Cyprus.
www.cypnet.co.uk /ncyprus/literature/nevzatyalcin.html   (154 words)

  
 cyprus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Flag adopted 16 August 1960, coat of arms adopted 1960.
The flag of Cyprus was selected by president Mgr Makarios in 1960 after a proposal made by a school teacher who brought him a message from the vice-president F. Kök.
The colours were intentionally chosen: white flag was chosen for the young Cyprus as a sign of peace among the two antagonistic communities living there (Turks and Greeks).
www.msu.edu /~euroclub/cyprus.html   (335 words)

  
 Genealogyweb Coat of Arms Gift Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The classic display of the your family coat of arms.
This dashing plaque, proudly displays the your family name complete with Coat of Arms and Family Motto or War Cry, tastefully mounted on a solid walnut plaque.
Your family Coat of Arms is reproduced in authentic heraldic colors.
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 castles cyprus overview
Cyprus - The most lasting result of all the Crusades
Printed maps of Cyprus (and towns) and 'maps of Cyprus on stamps
The social condition of Cyprus on the arrival of Guy de Lusignan
www.allcrusades.com /CASTLES_COUNTRIES/castles_cyprus_overview.html   (119 words)

  
 Cyprus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The flag of Cyprus was selected by the President of the Republic, Mgr Makarios, in 1960 after a proposal made by a school teacher who brought him a message from the Vice-President Fazil Küçük
The map of the island is golden/yellow, for the sake of easier reproduction of what was originally intended to be a colour of copper, a metal that got its name from the island name.
Using dark yellow gives the shade of yellow that is appropriate enough to the real flags used in Cyprus and in other places when Cypriot flag is needed.
www.msu.edu /~cygra/Flag/cy_flag.html   (381 words)

  
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Despite the fact that the island fell prey to all big powers of the day, the presence of Greeks gave Cyprus a historical and cultural ontinuity ever since.
The isle of Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
Gamefowl breeding in Cyprus is not organised by special poultry clubs like in many other countries.
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 National insignia - Wikimedia Commons
English: This page is intended to give an overview over the current national insignia (Civil Flag, State Flag and Coat of Arms) of all nations of the world.
Abolished flags and flags of countries that don't exist anymore are collected in the category Historical flags.
Coat of Arms of the Central African Republic
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/National_insignia   (223 words)

  
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 Coat of Arms by Robin de Bolt Paisley (Book) in Religion & Spirituality   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Robin de Bolt Paisley's book, 'Coat of Arms' has a profound message at its core, stressing the certain requirement of Heaven to those on Earth-to humble themselves before a Holy God.
"From it's intimate beginnings to it's climatic end 'Coat of Arms" is immersed in the beautiful language of history's mystics such as Teresa of Avilla, Madam Guyon and Rick Joyner, taking it's reader on a journey into the very heart of Jesus.
While reading Coat of Arms you will ask yourself many questions about your own position with the Lord and your journey in Him.
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 Ancestral Market - Surname Histories, Coat of Arms, Crests and Shields   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Your family Coat of Arms is beautifully reproduced in full heraldic color on aged parchment
Perfect for any wall, This dashing plaque, proudly displays your family Name complete with Coat of Arms, Crest and Family Motto or War Cry,colourfully detailed on a gold trophy piece, tastefully mounted on a solid walnut plaque.
Your family surname and Coat of Arms are reproduced in full heraldic color.
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 Pervolia, Cyprus
The village has two lighthouses, one modern and one ancient, as well as ruins of a Phoenician temple and a Venetian watchtower.
In the tower is the coat of arms of the lion of St Mark.
There is a shipwreck from the Byzantine period lying offshore.
www.planetware.com /cyprus/pervolia-cy-la-pervo.htm   (84 words)

  
 Genealogyweb Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Perfect for any wall, This dashing plaque, proudly displays your family name complete with Coat of Arms and Family Motto or War Cry, tastefully mounted on a solid walnut plaque.
Your family Coat of Arms is reproduced in authentic
Ceramic mug emblazoned with your family Coat of Arms.
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 Cyprus: The Crusades and Richard the Lionheart
Reenactment of Richard I's marriage to Berengaria in Limassol Castle.
Fontevraux Abbey, burial place of Richard I. Effigies of Richard I and his sister (rear).
Royal coat of arms of Cyprus with the crest of Jerusalem (upper left), of the Lusigian (upper right), of Armenia (lower left) and of Cyprus (lower right).
www.albany.edu /~acla311/id35.htm   (84 words)

  
 1947
They built up the rightist Greek war machine with fighters, napalm, small arms and patrol boats.
Even though he had close ties with the U.S., he refused to accept President Johnson's requests to compromise with Turkey over Cyprus.
He even accepted an invitation to visit Moscow and when he was promised foreign aid, the U.S. ambassador demanded an explanation.
coat.ncf.ca /our_magazine/links/issue43/articles/1947_1970s_greece.htm   (747 words)

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