Historical Coat of Arms of French Prince of Andorra - Pint Glass 16oz

Historical Coat of Arms of French Prince of Andorra The Historical Coat of Arms of the French Prince of Andorra is a heraldic symbol representing the ruling authority of France within the unique political structure of Andorra, a microstate in southwestern Europe. This coat of arms is distinct from that of France and carries specific significance due to its historical context. The coat of arms consists of a shield divided into four quarters: First quarter displays three orle-pale azure (a design with vertical and horizontal lines forming an "X") and a fleur-de-lis in the center, representing the County of Foix; second quarter shows a lion rampant gules (red), the emblem of the Kingdom of Navarre; third quarter features three pals Or (yellow) and a lion passant guardant azure, symbolizing the Kingdom of Aragon; fourth quarter represents the Crown of Aragon, with eight red castles on a golden field. The crest above the shield is a helmet crowned with an open crown called a coronet, adorned with alternating fleurs-de-lis and crosses potent (crosses with four arms). The supporters are two griffins, mythical creatures with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, symbolizing vigilance and power. The Historical Coat of Arms of the French Prince of Andorra has been used since 1278, when the Treaty of Pyrenees established the shared rule between the Bishop of Urgell (Spain) and the Count of Foix (France). It continues to be significant in modern times as a symbol of this unique dual-rulership agreement that has lasted for centuries.