Coat of arms of Sancratosia

Coat of arms of Sancratosia
Versions
Version without the mantle
Version without the mantle and the supporters
Details
Armiger	Cloe, Sovereign Princess of Sancratosia
Adopted	2021
Crest	Heraldic crown of Sancratosia
Escutcheon	Checky gules and argent
Supporters	Two Canada geese
Compartment	Mount Vert
Motto	Monarcia bonvolente (Lingua Franca Nova) Benevolent monarchy
Orders	Order of Sancratosia
Use	Official documents and the Sovereign Family uses the full achievement while the government mostly uses only the shield.

The coat of arms of Sancratosia, is the symbolic representation of the House of Sancratosia, the current reigning house of the principality of Sancratosia. It is one of the national symbols specifically mentioned in the Constitution of Sancratosia.

Blazon

The Constitution does not specify an official blazon for the coat of arms, nor does the House of Sancratosia. It is assumed that it is the following:

Checky gules and argent, surrounded by the Order of Sancratosia; for a Crest, the Sovereign Crown; for Supporters, dexter and sinister, a Canada goose proper. Motto "Monarcia bonvolente" in the compartment below the shield. Behind the shield, a mantle Gules lined ermine, ensigned with the Sovereign Crown.

Symbolism

Element	Description	Image
Crown	The Heraldic Crown of Sancratosia stands atop the escutcheon and represents the Sovereign power given by the people of Sancratosia to the Sovereign Family.
Escutcheon	The escutcheon of Sancratosia is checky red and white and this pattern is the basis of the banner of arms of Sancratosia. The checkered pattern represents the constance and the order of the nation.
Order	The Order of Sancratosia surrounds the escutcheon. It's motto is "Fa bon", meaning "Do Good" and is the highest state award in Sancratosia.
Motto	The motto of Sancratosia is "Monarcia bonvolente" (English: Benevolent monarchy) and it represents the ideals of the Nation, of founding a monarchy that would be benevolent to its people.
Supporters	Supporting the shield on either side are two Canada geese. They represent the defence of the sovereignty and the adaptability of Sancratosia. The bird is also present in the ceremonial territory of the Principality and is the national bird of Sancratosia.
Mantle	The entire coat of arms is surrounded by the mantle. By bringing and encompassing all the coat of arms elements together, it represents the entire nation and its unity.

Use

Official seal of Sancratosia.

The greater version of the Coat of arms of Sancratosia is the most widely used official symbol in Sancratosia. It features on the official seal of Sancratosia surrounded by the words, "La Prinsia de Sancratosia". It is also the main feature on the Princely flag, the flag that is used when in the presence of a Sancratosian official such as the Minister of State or the Sovereign Princess. Most documents and official letters also feature the greater Coat of arms on them.

The lesser version is used mostly by the government. It is featured on the cover of the passports, on the passport stamps and on the identity cards.

See also

• National symbols of Sancratosia
• Flag of Sancratosia

External links

• Page about the national symbols on the official website of the Principality of Sancratosia