Shield - Italy
The shield that the Republic of Italy It is one created by Paolo Paschetto, after winning a contest called to create the official shield of the country. It is not really a shield but an emblem because it does not firmly follow the heraldic rules.
It is made up of a white five-pointed star, with a red border, representing Italy. The base of the drawing is located on a cogwheel that symbolizes work and progress. The whole set is enclosed in a double branch of a branch, representing strength, and an olive tree that represents peace.
