national emblem
Nation's official symbol
A national emblem is an official symbol representing a country, typically appearing on government documents, currency, and state buildings.
Unlike flags, national emblems are usually detailed images—often featuring animals, plants, or heraldic designs: The bald eagle is the national emblem of the United States.
Most countries have both a flag and an emblem, though the terms sometimes overlap.
White-headed North American raptor
- maple leafDistinctive lobed tree foliage
- lionManed African feline
- dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
- shamrockThree-leafed Irish emblem
fleur-de-lis · cedar · kangaroo · kiwi · lotus · chrysanthemum · elephant · tiger
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
- iconPictorial screen symbol
hallmark · totem · mascot · personification · allegory · representation · figurehead · trademark
Hereditary symbolic emblem
- crestHighest point or tuft
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
blazon · armorial · motto · charge · field · quartering · supporter · mantling
Cloth symbol or signal
- bannerDisplayed strip with message
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- ensignFlag or junior officer
- pennantTapering nautical flag
seal · stamp · currency · passport · uniform · government building · monument · official document
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- nationhoodStatus as independent country
sovereignty · independence · homeland · citizenship · valor · heritage · tradition · honor
bald eagle
White-headed North American raptor
- maple leafDistinctive lobed tree foliage
- lionManed African feline
- dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
shamrock · fleur-de-lis · cedar · kangaroo · kiwi · lotus · chrysanthemum · elephant · tiger · condor
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
icon · hallmark · totem · mascot · personification · allegory · representation · figurehead · trademark · brand
coat of arms
Hereditary symbolic emblem
escutcheon · blazon · armorial · motto · charge · field · quartering · supporter · mantling · achievement
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
pennant · seal · stamp · currency · passport · uniform · government building · monument · official document · state ceremony
pride
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- unityWholeness through cohesion
nationhood · sovereignty · independence · homeland · citizenship · valor · heritage · tradition · honor · reverence
- flagsFrench flag, flags, Italian flag, colors, bunting
- national symbolsstate flag, anthem, coat of arms, bald eagle, golden eagle
- Passportspassport card, passport number, passport photo, passport holder, passport office
- symbolssymbols, runes, symbol, asterisks, glyph
- emblemsemblems, crests, badge, seal, badges
- coin featuresobverse, reverse, edge, rim, field
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