Can You Recognize These Famous Coats of Arms?

By: Olivia C
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Can You Recognize These Famous Coats of Arms?
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About This Quiz

A coat of arms is a very recognizable image all over the world. Would you be able to identify one when you see one?

The general design of a coat of arms is usually in the form of a shield. In that shield, there will be some letters, words or numbers depicted in them. In some instances, the combination of all three will be featured there. These symbolic representations will mean something to the one bearing the coat of arms. And usually, these symbols will have years, decades or even centuries of meanings embedded in them.

Organizations, groups, clubs and other kinds of associations will have their own coats of arms. And members of such groupings or formations are always proud of their linkage to these formations. That is why the members all proudly display their varied coat of arms designs in various articles of clothing or other kinds of display accessories. And they also honor it highly, affording respect to it like they would afford the national flag of their respective countries. 

Do you think you can name some of these famous coat of arms in this quiz? We made a mix of the real and the fictional here, for more fun. Why not give it a try? Open it up and see!

Which country has this coat of arms design? Which country has this coat of arms design?
UK
Seychelles
Norway
San Marino
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Wrong Answer

This is the official coat of arms of the reigning British monarch. They also call it the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom or UK.

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How about this one? How about this one?
Argentina
Colombia
USA
Canada
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Wrong Answer

The Great Seal of the United States is actually used as the country's coat of arms. So that familiar eagle and flag design should be there.

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This one is also of a country's coat of arms. Name the country. This one is also of a country's coat of arms. Name the country.
Panama
Mexico
Uruguay
Swaziland
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Wrong Answer

Mexico's coat of arms features a cactus and a rattlesnake. There's also the golden eagle symbol.

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He's a US President with his own coat of arms design. Which president is this? He's a US President with his own coat of arms design. Which president is this?
Earl Spenser
Tony Blair
Frank Abagnale
Dwight Eisenhower
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Wrong Answer

Dwight Eisenhower was knighted by the Order of the Elephant. That's in Denmark.

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Another US President has one. Whose coat of arms is this one? Another US President has one. Whose coat of arms is this one?
George Bush
George Washington
George Martin
George Estregan
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Wrong Answer

George Washington also has his own personal coat of arms. It carries the motto "The outcome is the test of the act."

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FDR
JFK
LBJ
ABR
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

John F. Kennedy has his own coat of arms. It was granted to him by the Chief Herald of Ireland.

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This is a country's coat of arms. But which country? This is a country's coat of arms. But which country?
Thailand
Swaziland
Yukon Territory
Canada
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Wrong Answer

Thailand is a monarchy. This coat of arms is used by them, and also the government.

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Germany Coat_of_arms_of_Germany Which country has this coat of arms design?
Spain
Switzerland
Germany
Norway
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Wrong Answer

This is Germany's coat of arms. That's also an eagle, much like other countries' coats of arms.

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Japan-Imperial_Seal_of_Japan Name the country that this coat of arms identifies with.
Japan
Korea
China
Indonesia
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Wrong Answer

The Emperor of Japan uses this Chrysanthemum Seal. It is called the Imperial Seal of Japan.

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This is the latest addition to the British Royal Family's coat of arms design. For whom is this design created? This is the latest addition to the British Royal Family's coat of arms design. For whom is this design created?
Elizabeth II
Diana of Wales
Kate Middleton
Meghan Markle
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Wrong Answer

Since she is now the The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has her own coat of arms. It's a tradition in the Royal Family.

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United_States_Air_Force COAT ARMS flag This coat of arms is for which US military service?
US Navy
US Air Force
US Submarine
US Marines
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Wrong Answer

This is the US Air Force coat of arms. They also call these service emblems.

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US NAVY Seal of the United States Department of the Navy This is also for a US military service, but which one?
US Army
US CIA
US Navy
US Coast Guard
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Wrong Answer

This is the US Navy coat of arms. Can you see the ship there?

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John Hancock Coat_of_Arms_of_John_Hancock It's logical to have this design for a Declaration signatory, but which one?
John Hancock
John Smith
John Nash
John Glover
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Wrong Answer

John Hancock also has his own coat of arms. Of course, it should have a hand designed in there...

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Nazi Party Coat of Arms Even the most controversial associations had their own coat of arms. Which organization had this one?
Mussolini Party
KGB
KBParty
Nazi Party
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Wrong Answer

Nazi Germany tinkered with the national coat of arms of the country. Their version has the swastika in there, that definitive marker of our times.

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United_States_Department_of_the_Army Coat Arms Which US military service has this design in their coat of arms?
Air Force Reserve
US Army
Marine Corps Reserve
Department of the Air Force
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is the US Army coat of arms. You have to have official permission to reproduce it.

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Franklin_Roosevelt Coat Arms Which US President carried this coat of arms?
Franklin Wesson
Franklin Smith
Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Martin
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Wrong Answer

Franklin Roosevelt's coat of arms has a good design. But it's not that totally different from the design of Theodore Roosevelt's.

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Bill_Clinton Coat Arms Perhaps he's the latest US President to have this own coat of arms design. Who is he?
Bill Clinton
Bill Paxton
Bill Murray
Bill O'Reilly
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Wrong Answer

Bill Clinton is the last known US President to have his personal coat of arms. His was granted by the Chief Herald of Ireland.

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United_States_Marine_Corps coat arms.svg Which US military branch has this design?
Air National Guard
Washington Headquarters Services
US Marine Corps
Army National Guard
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Wrong Answer

This is the US Marine Corps coat of arms. It's a bit similar in elements with the US Navy one, don't you think?

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Ronald_Reagan coat arms Which US President carried this design with him?
Gerald Ford
Richard Nixon
Donald Trump
Ronald Reagan
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Wrong Answer

Ronald Reagan also has his own coat of arms. It has the motto "Deeds, not words."

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James Cook Coat of Arms Which explorer has this coat of arms?
Capt. Ferdinand Magellan
Capt. James Cook
Capt. Christopher Columbus
Capt. Tomorrow
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Capt. James Cook is the known explorer and cartographer. That's why his coat of arms has that design.

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Margaret_Thatcher,_The_Baroness_Thatcher_(1995–2013 coat arms) This historic woman also has her own coat of arms. Who is she?
Condoleezza Rice
Madeleine Albright
Margaret Thatcher
Hillary Clinton
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher also has her own coat of arms. It carries the motto "Cherish Freedom."

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Captain John Smith  coat of arms Another early explorer who has his own coat of arms with the strange design. Who is he?
Capt. Jack Sparrow
Capt. Jack Jones
Capt. John Smith
Capt. Marcus Aurelius
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Wrong Answer

The controversial Capt. John Smith's coat of arms is not such a strange design, given his history. It's because he fought the Ottomans.

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Cambodia
Laos
Nepal
India
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is the coat of arms of India. That's in South Asia.

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Iceland-Coat_of_arms This design is for which European country?
Iceland
Sweden
Scotland
England
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is the coat of arms of Iceland. That's still in Europe. Don't you love the knight leaning on the central symbol?

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US Coast_guard_Coat Arms This coat of arms is for a US military branch, but which one?
Air National Guard
Air Force Reserve
Army Reserve
US Coast Guard
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Wrong Answer

The US Coast Guard is in charge of guarding the waters. It often works closely with the Navy.

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House_Lannister Coat Arms For fictional coat of arms, this one's found in the Game of Thrones. Which one is this?
House Frey
House Casterly
House Lannister
House Hoare
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Wrong Answer

House Lannister counts Casterly Rock as its seat. Of course, as of the most recent season, there's an issue there ...

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House of Stark  Coat of Arms This other GoT coat of arms is for which house?
House Stark
House Greyjoy
House Justman
House Bolton
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Winter is coming! It is indeed, for House Stark.

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Gryffindor For Harry Potter lore, which house has this coat of arms design?
Galadriel
Gadonks
Gryffindor
Glinda
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Gryffindor seems to be the favorite house in Hogwarts. That's cool!

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Slytherin  This other Harry Potter house design is for which one?
Slytherin
Smeagol
Sultana
Sparrow
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Wrong Answer

Slytherin has had a long and arduous history. But it's still a cool house...

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Benjamin_Franklin Coat Arms  Another important American to have his own coat of arms is this man. Who is he?
Calvin Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
Benjamin Franklin
William Howard Taft
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Wrong Answer

Benjamin Franklin has a simple but elegant coat of arms. As a Founding Father, he deserved one!

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Botswana Coat Arms This African country's coat of arms is for...?
Botswana
Nambia
Norwegia
Wakanda
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is the coat of arms for Botswana. It's interesting to note the zebras in there, for a change.

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Thomas_Jefferson Coat Arms  This is for which of the Founding Fathers?
Barack Obama
Herbert Hoover
Thomas Jefferson
Harry Truman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Thomas Jefferson has an elegant coat of arms. He's an important Founding Father who also became a president.

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Ivory Coast Coat Arms Which country has this design for their coat of arms?
Trinidad and Tobago
Jamaica
Ivory Coast
Haiti
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It's apt to adapt the elephant and its tusk for Ivory Coast's coat of arms. They are, after all, named after this precious material.

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Australia Coat Arms This coat of arms is for which country down under?
Australia
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Tonga
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It's obvious that this is the coat of arms for Australia. The kangaroo gives it away.

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Afghanistan Coat Arms This coat of arms is for which South Asian country?
Sri Lanka
Philippines
Indonesia
Afghanistan
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Wrong Answer

Afghanistan has no animal whatsoever in its emblem. That's a mosque in their coat of arms.

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United_States_National_Guard coat arms And this one is for which US service?
United in Memory Art
Department of Defense
US National Guard
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The US National Guard has this in their coat of arms. They act as reserves for domestic purposes.

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House Targaryen  Another GoT coat of arms is this one, for which house?
House Arryn
House Frey
House Arryn
House Targaryen
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Wrong Answer

Fire and blood! That's what House Targaryen is all about.

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House_Martell_ And for which GoT house is this design?
House Baratheon
House Martell
House Tully
House Tyrell
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Wrong Answer

Are they still legit? This coat of arms nonetheless symbolizes House Martell.

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Hufflepuff Coat arms This is for which of the 4 Gryffindor houses?
Hufflepuff
Hiccupsticks
Harpsichord
Horcrux
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Wrong Answer

Hufflepuff has black and yellow as the official house colors. So their coat of arms also reflect that.

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Ravenclaw  This last one is for which house in Harry Potter?
Durmstrang
BeauxBatons
Ravenclaw
MACUSA
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Wrong Answer

The house colors for Ravenclaw are blue and bronze. That's obvious in their coat of arms, too.

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