The official symbols of Bulgaria are signs of the independence of the country and people. In ancient times, the horse’s tail was a symbol of the state founded in the 7th century. He always fluttered over the cavalry that defended the interests of Bulgaria. As time passed, the ponytail as a symbol has been forgotten. He was replaced by a lion - a sign of power, strength and power. Today, the coat of arms of Bulgaria is depicted precisely with this predatory beast.
Bulgarian flag history
We know the current flag of Bulgaria as a canvas with an aspect ratio of 3: 5 and horizontal stripes of the same size. Their colors: red, green, white (bottom to top). But the flag was not always like that.
During the time of the Bulgarian Lehi, in 1861-1862, a canvas was created with the same colors as on the modern, but arranged in a different order: green, white, red. This flag was taken as the basis of the current symbol of the state. The creation of the first canvas is associated with the name of George Rakovsky, the leader of the revolutionary movement in Bulgaria. The movement he created fought against the occupation of the state by the Turks. After the liberation of the territory from the Turkish invaders, in 1877, the current painting was officially approved. Bulgaria has undergone many changes. The flag and coat of arms changed with the history of the state.
Color meaning
Officially, the designation of flowers on the Bulgarian state symbol is not described in the documents. But their meaning is known: white symbolizes freedom and peace, green - nature, forests and agriculture in the state, red - blood that spilled during the struggle for independence. The coat of arms of Bulgaria is also of importance.
In a broadcast on Bulgarian radio in 2008, it was said that ribbons of the same colors that are used on the canvas of the modern flag were tied to the spears of the soldiers of the ancient troops of this country. White was a symbol of the light and maneuverable left flank, green - of the elite regiments, red - the cavalry of the right flank. These data may also have been taken into account when choosing colors for the official flag.
Soviet times
Since its inception, the flag has not changed. Only during the existence of the Soviet Union , the coat of arms of Bulgaria was displayed on the canvas in the upper left corner. After the collapse of the USSR, it was removed, in accordance with the laws of the newly formed state. He was replaced by the real coat of arms of Bulgaria. Photos of these historical events can be found in the archives of the country or state museums.
History of the Bulgarian coat of arms
The officially approved emblem is a red shield with a golden lion with a crown on it. Above the shield is the state crown, and on the sides are two also crowned lions that hold it. There are symbols of the strength and power of the state on the branches of oak with acorns. On the branches there is a ribbon with an inscription in Bulgarian "Unity gives strength." These words are the motto of the Bulgarian soldiers. It is unofficially believed that three lions on the coat of arms designate the lands of the republic, united under the same state symbols: Macedonia, Thrace, Moesia. The emblem of Bulgaria turned out catchy and memorable.
During the Soviet Union, there was no crown; instead, there was a red star. And under the lion was a gear. Instead of lion bearers, on the sides were sheaves of wheat tied with a ribbon on which the date of foundation of the People's Republic of Bulgaria was indicated . Bulgaria experienced many events. The coat of arms, whose significance has changed depending on the authorities, has remained unchanged since 1997. It was officially approved, it can be seen today.
Terms of use of the coat of arms of Bulgaria
The legislation and constitution of Bulgaria prohibit the following actions in relation to the national emblem:
- Change the appearance or change its components in places.
- Narrow or stretch the coat of arms.
- Flip or tilt.
- Change colors approved by law.
- Place the emblem on a black or white background, and also depict it in monochrome or negative.
- Place the coat of arms on the canvas of the Bulgarian flag.
- To depict a coat of arms with any graphic effects: embossing, shadows and so on.
- Create an animated image with this state symbol.
Since its inception, the coat of arms has changed its appearance more than once, but its shield and crowned golden lion were its integral attributes.
The modern flag and coat of arms of Bulgaria are widely used in state institutions, schools and universities. This helps to educate the young generation of respect for the symbols of their state, as well as to study its history.
Each state must respect its own symbols of power. They are located on all significant buildings, important documents and are used during holiday parades. Any person on Earth should know exactly what the flag and coat of arms of his country look like. And ideally, it is necessary to possess information about other states.