Queen Wilhelmina wanted to remember the role of the citizens of Amsterdam during World War II and created a motto consisting of the Dutch words "Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig", meaning "Valiant, Steadfast, Compassionate". Onder het schild is een wit lint met de wapenspreuk "Heldhaftig Vastberaden Barmhartig". Ditzelfde ontwerp vindt men terug op de Amsterdamse vlag, maar dan liggend.
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Updated: January 4, 2024 "Why are there three Xs on Amsterdam's flag?" If you live in Amsterdam, you've heard the question — it's one of the top questions visitors ask. You can't blame them, the place does have a reputation. Even before tourists get here, they're already thinking about a certain area of town. Amsterdam's Coat of Amsterdam carries the words Heldhaftig (Heroic), Vastberaden (Resolute), Barmhartig (Merciful). Amsterdam's Official Moto: Heroic, Resolute, Merciful Two golden lions flank the shield. The official motto of Amsterdam is on a scroll below it: Heldhaftig (Heroic), Vastberaden (Resolute), Barmhartig (Merciful). It features a red shield with a black band and three silver St. Andrew's crosses, with the motto of Amsterdam underneath ( Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig, meaning "Valiant, Steadfast, Compassionate"). Two golden lions grace the sides, and the Imperial Crown of Austria sits on top of the shield. De Amsterdammers waren 'heldhaftig, vastberaden en barmhartig'. Toch werden bijna alle Amsterdamse Joden vermoord. René Kok van het Nederlands Instituut voor Oorlogsdocumentatie (NIOD) vertelt hoe het precies zit. Het gesprek vindt plaats in het Nederlands Instituut voor Oorlogsdocumentatie aan de Herengracht.
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More recent versions of the crest bear the Dutch words "Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig" which means "Heroic, Steadfast, Compassionate". These were added in 1947 at the request of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands to mark the people's protest against the Nazi persecution of the Amsterdam's Jews during the war. After the World War II, in recognition of the heroism of people of Amsterdam, Queen Wilhelmina who led from England the Resistance of the Netherlands against the Nazi occupation, added under the Amsterdam coat of arms three words: "Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig" ("Heroic, Determined, Compassionate"). In public domain An 'X' against evil Original Coat of Arms (Wapenschild) of Amsterdam, here, on a facade. The X-shape in the Amsterdam flag and Coat of Arms is a common symbol. Even in the Middle Ages in the Netherlands, people sometimes carved a cross in their door to shield off bad luck. The cross is also known as Saint Andrew 's cross. Dutch Flags & Coat of Arms Categories: Culture The national flag of The Netherlands is one of the most recognizable in the world. Its three horizontal stripes in the tricolor red, white and blue hold a rich history and influence with origins as far back as the 16th Century.
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The motto underneath is 'Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig' (Heroic, Determined, Merciful). The late Queen Wilhelmina granted the city the right to use this motto in 1947 in recognition of the behaviour of Amsterdam's population during the German occupation in the Second World War. 4-H: "To make the best better." Air Training Corps: Venture, Adventure Army Cadet Force: To Inspire and achieve. Boy Scouts: Be Prepared Boys' Brigade: Sure and Stedfast (Old spelling) Brownies: Lend A Hand Civil Air Patrol: Latin: Semper Vigilans (Always vigilant) Cub Scouting Do Your Best Girlguiding UK: Be Prepared
Such a flag was given in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina on occasion of the addition of the motto to the coat-of-arms 28 May 1947. This motto Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig ("Heroic, Determined, Merciful") was given to the city for the merit during 1940-1945. This flag is used during WWII-commemorations. HELDHAFTIG - VASTBERADEN - BARMHARTIG . Language : Dutch Translation in English : Heroic - determined - merciful. Origin : Used by : Amsterdam; This page is part of the . List of mottoes used in heraldry. All mottoes in all languages; Main languages: Mottoes in Latin (6,340)
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HELDHAFTIG - VASTBERADEN - BARMHARTIG . Language : Dutch Translation in English : Heroic - determined - merciful. Origin : Used by : Amsterdam; Overview of mottoes . in Heraldry of the World: Heraldry of the World: All mottoes in all languages; Total number of mottoes : 12,601; Main languages: Underneath is the city's motto, Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig, which means Valiant, Steadfast, Compassionate. Two golden lions adorn the sides, and the Imperial Crown of Austria sits atop the shield. Speaking of the flag, it features three horizontal stripes in red, black, and red. The black one is thinner and has three white Xs on it.
