Heraldry of the Spanish Army
Posted: 23 Apr 2016, 11:54
The Spanish Army has an elaborate system of heraldry having evolved thru the Centuries into todays system. The main feature is a Shield crowned by a Royal Crown. Behind the Shield is placed symbols of the Arm or Service to which the Unit belongs. Infantry for example has crossed Mauser Rifles with Bayonets fixed, Cavalry Crossed Lances with Pennants in the Spanish Colours. Beneath the Shield can be placed additional symbols Armored Infantry for instance has a Tank and Mountain Rifles a Hunting Horn. To this is added scrolls with Mottos, Name of the Unit and War Cries (the later usualy placed above the Shield) and various Decorations. The Full Arms also includes the War and Peacekeeping Operation Participation of the Unit. Below one example of a "Full Arms" of the Light Infantry Regiment "Tercio Viejo de Sicilila" No 67:
Picture by Heralder on Wikimedia Commons. Behind the Shield the Laureate Cross of St Ferdinand, the Highest Spanish Decoration of Valour. Which can be awarded to Persons as well as whole Units.
Picture by Heralder on Wikimedia Commons. Behind the Shield the Laureate Cross of St Ferdinand, the Highest Spanish Decoration of Valour. Which can be awarded to Persons as well as whole Units.