Liechtenstein heraldry
Liechtenstein heraldry is the form of heraldic art found in the country of Liechtenstein. It does not have a heraldic body of its own, relying on primarily German influences through the ruling house. It follows the German-Nordic tradition.
National coat of arms
The coat-of-arms of the Princely House of Liechtenstein is also used as the great arms of the nation. As the sovereign emblem of the Principality of Liechtenstein, its use is reserved for the members of the Princely House and state authorities. Private individuals may be authorized to use the great arms, if it is in the interest of the State. The arms are a history of the Princely House, and show the many different areas of Europe with which Liechtenstein has been involved, either by conquest or by marriage.It has been in use since around 1630. It is referred to in blazon as:
Quarterly Or an Eagle displayed Sable crowned and armed of the first charged with a crescent trefly Argent ending in crosses Barry of eight Or and Sable charged with crancelin Vert Per pale Gules and Argent Or a maiden eagle displayed Sable the human part Argent crowned and armed of the first in base Azure a Hunting Horn stringed Or An Escutcheon per fess Or and Gules
The whole achievement is surrounded by the Princely cloak, or mantle, Purpure and lined Ermine and ensigned with the Princely hat.