Show NEW FRENCH COAT OF ARMS another change in heraldic symbol of france has made in the course of her history so many changes in her heraldic symbol that the latest has escaped almost without notice the republic He public has just taken to itself a new coat which came into of use for the first time during the king of spain s recent visit the es hutcheons cutche ons being then quietly affixed to abe ministry of foreign affairs where since his majesty resided there they doubtless passed with many a worthy frenchman for the spanish coat of arms the hew design con fists of the s fasces around which are twined sprays of oak and olive the whole bound together with a band bearing the inscription lib erty equality fraternity and around all a bartouch car touch with the words french republic |