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The crest: |
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This is the
official crest of the Republic of Moldova. It is identical to the Romanian crest, but the shield features symbols
specific to this country, whereas the Romanian one has
symbols of all of its parts. The meaning of the Moldovan
crest's components can be defined as follows: The Eagle - symbolises freedom; The Cross - is a symbol of Christianity, the religion of the country's people; The Olive Branch - a symbol of peace, denotes the peacefulness of the nation; The Buffalo Head - the symbol of Moldova, according to the legend; The Rose - the five petals symbolise the five parts of Romania, of which Moldova used to be a part. The sceptre - a symbol of sovereignty; The Moon - (have to find out); The Star - (have to find out). |