Pogoń Ruska coat of arms
Pogoń Ruska is a Polish coat of arms with Ruthenian roots. It was used by several princely families of the stock from the Rurik dynasty in the times of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
| Pogoń Ruska | |
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| Details | |
| Battle cry | - |
| Alternative names | - |
| Earliest mention | unknown |
| Towns | Moscow, Kamianets-Podilskyi in 1374 |
| Families | Sokolski, Czetwertyński-Światopełk, Możajski, Sokolski, Szujski - Szuyski, Żyliński |
History
The Russian Pogonia is the coat of arms of the Kyivan princes. Yaroslav the Wise had a Christian name, Yurii (George), in honor of St. George the Serpent-Slayer. The Russian Pogonia depicts St. George killing a serpent. This coat of arms was worn by Russian (Ukrainian) princes, as well as cities such as Kyiv, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Volodymyr, Zbarazh, and Nizhyn.[1]
Blazon
It displays Saint George defeating the dragon.
Notable bearers
Notable bearers of this coat of arms include:
- Former coat of arms of the Ostrogski family
See also
References
- "Символіка рідного краю". Archived from the original on 2014-04-13. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
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