Coat of Arms of The Pomeranian Voivodeship

Coat Of Arms Of The Pomeranian Voivodeship

The resolution regarding the coat of arms of the Pomeranian Voivodeship was taken on by the Sejmik of the Pomeranian Voivodship in GdaƄsk.

On a yellow background, the image of a black Griffin of Pomeranian-Wendish origin, with raised wings and a red tongue out of the mouth.

The first example of the coat of arms is a 16th Century image of the griffin, which is in the Presbitry of the Oliwa Cathedral.

The image of the black griffin looking towards the right, on a yellow background, is also known for being the coat of arms of Kashubians. Therefore these two coats of arms are often identified; according to some sources, as being one and an identical coat of arms.

The creator of the coat of arms is Wawrzyniec Samp.

Read more about Coat Of Arms Of The Pomeranian Voivodeship:  Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Second Polish Republic

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