Re: Heraldry of the Guardia Civil
Posted: 04 Nov 2016, 12:22
The various regional Commands simply add a bordure argent to the arms of the area concerned, plus of course the fasces and sword behind the arms (a custom unknown I think in the anglo-saxon world - except for a few officials such as the Earl Marshal). The continued use of the fasces in democratic Spain may be considered odd, they being the origin of the term fascist, but their use by organisations involved with law and order long pre-dates fascism, indeed back to their Roman origins.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lictor
The floating crowns slightly irritate me. They would surely look better directly on top of the shields.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lictor
The floating crowns slightly irritate me. They would surely look better directly on top of the shields.