The Coat of arms of Kharkiv is the official coat of arms of both Kharkiv city and Kharkiv Oblast.
History
Description
The coat of arms consists of a verdant shield with gold trim. A caduceus and a cornucopia are crossed on it. The caduceus symbolizes good health, while the cornucopia, also called the "horn of plenty", emphasizes an abundance of food. The shield is wreathed with golden leaves tied with a blue ribbon. The upper half of a sprocket is visible above the shield, symbolizing industry. Four stalks of rye, two on either side of the sprocket, symbolizes agriculture. The sprocket is surmounted by a book with the symbol of an atom, symbolizing education and science.
Heraldry
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