On the State Symbols of Georgia

On the State Symbols of Georgia

Organic Law of Georgia

On the State Symbols of Georgia

Article 1. Scope of the Law🔗

In accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 2 of the Constitution of Georgia, this Law establishes the state symbols of Georgia − the State Flag of Georgia, the State Coat of Arms of Georgia and the State Anthem of Georgia.

Article 2. State Flag of Georgia🔗

1. The State Flag of Georgia is a rectangular white cloth, in the central part of which is depicted a large rectangular red cross connected to all four sides of the flag. In the quadrilaterals separated by the vertical-horizontal arms of the cross, four Bolnur-Katskhuri crosses of the same colour are depicted.

2. The image and standard dimensions of the State Flag of Georgia are determined by Annexes No. 1 and No. 2 to this Law.

Article 3. State Coat of Arms of Georgia🔗

1. The State Coat of Arms of Georgia is depicted in the form of the State Coat of Arms and in the form of the Small State Coat of Arms.

2. The State Coat of Arms is a heraldic shield, on the purple field of which is depicted a silver horseman with a golden cross-tipped spear, slaying a silver dragon, mounted on a silver horse, with a golden halo – St George. The shield is crowned with the Iberian (Georgian) crown. Two golden lions as shield-bearers stand on the base of a stylised vine ornament. Over the base is draped a silver-purple motto ribbon (obverse – silver, reverse – purple). On the silver field of the ribbon, the motto is inscribed in black Georgian Mkhedruli script: "Strength is in Unity". On the ribbon, at the head and end of the motto inscription, purple heraldic crosses are depicted.

3. The Small State Coat of Arms is a heraldic shield, on the purple field of which is depicted a silver horseman – St George with a golden halo, slaying a silver dragon with a silver spear tipped with a golden cross. On the shield is the Iberian (Georgian) crown.

4. The images of the State Coat of Arms and the Small State Coat of Arms are determined by Annex No. 3 to this Law.

Article 4. State Anthem of Georgia🔗

The text and music of the State Anthem of Georgia are determined by Annexes No. 4 and No. 5 to this Law.

Article 5. Entry into Force of the Law🔗

This Law shall enter into force upon the taking of the oath by the President of Georgia elected in the next elections of the President of Georgia.

President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili

Kutaisi,

14 November 2018

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Annex No. 1

Annex No. 2

Annex No. 3

State Coat of Arms

Small State Coat of Arms

Annex No. 4

State Anthem of Georgia

"Freedom"

Lyrics by Davit Maghradze

My icon is the homeland,

the whole country is an icon-stand,

illuminated mountains and valleys,

apportioned with God.

Freedom today sings

glory to our future,

the morning star rises

and shines between two seas,

glory to freedom,

glory to freedom.

Annex No. 5