Ottoman coat of arms

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The Ottoman coat of arms is the elaborate imperial emblem adopted in the late 19th century that symbolically represents the authority, institutions, and multi-ethnic character of the Ottoman Empire.

Aliases (2)

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
instanceOf coat of arms
national symbol
state emblem
adopted late 19th century
adoptedBy Sultan Abdul Hamid II
adoptedDuringReignOf Abdul Hamid II
color gold
green
red
country Ottoman Empire
hasElement agricultural implements
anchor
banners
books of law
cannons
crescent and star
green flag of the Caliphate
green mantle
medals
orders and decorations
ornamental floral motifs
red Ottoman national flag
rifles
scales of justice
shield
spears
sunburst behind the tughra
swords
tughra of the reigning sultan
religionRepresented Islam
representsInstitution Caliphate
Ottoman army
Ottoman bureaucracy
Ottoman judiciary
Ottoman navy
successorSymbol coat of arms of the Republic of Turkey
symbolizes Islam
Ottoman state institutions
administration
imperial authority
justice
military power
multi-ethnic character of the Ottoman Empire
sovereignty
usedBy Ottoman Empire
usedIn government buildings
military insignia
official documents
state seals
usedUntil 1922

Referenced by (4)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Ottoman sultan ("tughra")
Ottoman sultan ("Ottoman imperial standard")
symbolizedBy
Ottoman Empire
coatOfArms
Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
usedSymbol

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