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Originally Posted by Ian
Dana:
I hope that we have not focused too much on a possible Russian origin for this emblem. The double-headed eagle is a much-used insignia, and Wikepedia notes the following: The double-headed eagle is a common symbol in heraldry and vexillology. It is most commonly associated with the Byzantine Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, the Serbian Empire, the Russian Empire and their successor states. In Byzantine heraldry, the heads represent the Emperor having authority over both secular and religious matters, Byzantine emperors were regarded as Christ's viceregent on Earth. It also signified the dominance of the Byzantine Emperors over both East and West. In the Holy Roman Empire's heraldry, it represented the church and the state. Several Eastern European nations adopted it from the Byzantines and continue to use it as their national symbol to this day.
There are many options to explore.
Ian. |
Thanks Ian, I did see that. This site had good information on the House of Hapsburg.
http://www.habsburger.net/en/chapter...blem-habsburgs
And there are things like the Coat of arms of Montenegro:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double-...Montenegro.svg
But I do think your original guess is probably right.