COAT OF ARMS OF KHARKIV

The 'Coat of arms of Kharkiv' is the official coat of arms of both Kharkiv city and Kharkiv Oblast.

Contents

History

Description

Heraldry

References

External links

History

Description

The coat of arms consists of a verdant shield with gold trim. A caduceus and a cornucopia are crossed on it. The caduceus symbolises good health, while the cornucopia, also called the "horn of plenty", emphasises an abundance of food. The shield is wreathed with golden oak leaves tied with a blue ribbon. The upper half of a sprocket is visible above the shield, symbolising industry. Four stalks of rye, two on either side of the sprocket, symbolise agriculture. The sprocket is surmounted by an open book with an atomic symbol, symbolising education and science.

Heraldry

References

External links

★ A website on Ukrainian heraldry

★ Another website with description of the Kharkiv coat of arms