File:Coat of Arms of the Republic of Venice.svg

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Summary

Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Republic of Venice (697 – 1797).

  • The Arms depicts; a shield depicting the Lion of Saint Mark (Winged Lion with a halo; Symbol of Saint Mark the Evangelist; patron Saint of Venice) standing across land and ocean, perhaps symbolizing Venetian military and naval power. The Lion holds in one hand a sword the other the Gospel of Saint Mark with the words: "Pax tibi Marce, Evangelista meus" or "peace to you, Mark my Evangelist". The shield is topped with the Ducal (Doge's) Crown of Venice. Behind the shield are golden ribbons.

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current20:16, 3 January 2017Thumbnail for version as of 20:16, 3 January 2017485 × 500 (548 KB)127.0.0.1 (talk)Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Republic of Venice (697 – 1797). <ul><li> The Arms depicts; a shield depicting the Lion of Saint Mark (Winged Lion with a halo; Symbol of Saint Mark the Evangelist; patron Saint of Venice) standing across land and ocean, perhaps symbolizing Venetian military and naval power. The Lion holds in one hand a sword the other the Gospel of Saint Mark with the words: <b>"Pax tibi Marce, Evangelista meus"</b> or "peace to you, Mark my Evangelist". The shield is topped with the Ducal (Doge's) Crown of Venice. Behind the shield are golden ribbons.</li></ul>
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