Serbian Eagle
The double-headed eagle is a common symbol in Serbian heraldry and vexillology; the heads represent the dual sovereignty of the emperor (secular and religious) and/or dominance of the Byzantine Emperors over both East and West. The emblem has mostly been depicted as a white eagle (Beli Orao, pl. Beli Orlovi) since 1804.
The Serbian cross is being used together with the Serbian eagle in the contemporary design of the coat of arms of Serbia, following the tradition established by the Kingdom of Serbia of 1882.
Read more about Serbian Eagle: History, Use in Heraldry, Use in Modern Municipalities
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