Coat of arms of the Holy See

The coat of arms of the Holy See combines two crossed keys and a tiara, used as a coat of arms by the Holy See. These forms have origins attested from the 14th century. The combination of one gold and one silver key is a somewhat later development.

Coat of arms of the Holy See
ArmigerHoly See
AdoptedLate 14th century
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