Silver neklace COAT OF ARMS OF LATVIA

COAT OF ARMS PENDANT NECLACE with caoutchouc string and sterling silver fittings will be suitable for man as well as woman.

Historical facts about coat of arms of Latvia:

The three golden stars above the Field represent three historical provinces: Vidzeme (Swedish Livonia), Latgale (Polish Livonia) and Kurzeme-Zemgale (Duchy of Courland and Semigalia).

The golden Sun in the Field represents the Sun of freedom. Sun symbol was used as a symbol of distinction and national identity by the Imperial Russian Army‘s Latvian Riflemen units during World War I. During the war, the Sun was fashioned with 17 rays that symbolized the 17 Latvian inhabited districts.

The bottom part of Escutcheon is divided into two fieds where the red lion of Courland represents Kurzeme and Zemgale while the silver griffin of Livionia represents Vidzeme and Latgale. The red lion and silver griffin are also used as Supporters.

Base of the coat of arms is decorated with the branches of an oak tree, Quercus robur, which is one of Latvian national symbols.

All jewelry is packed in a box with meadow hay braid and little bow with flag of Latvia.