Norwegian state arms

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The Norwegian state arms are the official national coat of arms of Norway, featuring a crowned golden lion holding a silver axe on a red shield.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf coat of arms
national symbol
axePosition held upright
axeType halberd-like battle-axe
backgroundColor gules
category Heraldry of Norway NERFINISHED
National symbols of Norway
charge battle-axe
crowned lion rampant
country Norway
crown royal crown of Norway NERFINISHED
crownPosition above shield
depicts axe
lion
designAuthority Royal Resolution of Norway NERFINISHED
earliestKnownUse c. 1280
fieldColor red
hasVersion greater coat of arms of Norway NERFINISHED
lesser coat of arms of Norway NERFINISHED
heraldicOrientation lion facing dexter
languageOfOfficialName Norwegian NERFINISHED
legalStatus regulated by Norwegian law
mottoIncluded no motto on shield
officialName Riksvåpenet NERFINISHED
shieldShape heater shield
symbolizes Norwegian sovereignty
national identity
royal authority
tinctureOfAxeHandle gold
tinctureOfAxeHead silver
tinctureOfLion gold
usedBy Government of Norway NERFINISHED
King of Norway NERFINISHED
Norwegian state NERFINISHED
usedIn international representation of Norway
state ceremonies
usedOn Norwegian passports NERFINISHED
government buildings
official documents
official seals
usedSinceCentury 13th century
writingSystemOfName Latin alphabet

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Norwegian lion associatedWith Norwegian state arms