Due Monday or Tuesday February 22-23. Shield Project Due Monday or Tuesday February 22-23.

Milan (Italian) Coat of Arms Sun and moon comes from the symbol of the Mirasole Abbey. Coat of Arms includes St. George’s cross symbolizing resistance to foreign invasions. Blue represents a hope for a European Union.  

Vatican City (Papal) Coat of Arms The symbol of papal authority are the tiara, the keys of St. Peter "to bind and to unloose“. One key in gold and the other in silver, crossed and bound with a red cord, are located directly behind the Pontiff’s personal coat of arms.

Naples (Italy) Gold and Red represented the Kingdoms of the two Sicilies.

Germany Charlemagne used an eagle as the national symbol around 800, he was claimed as the successor of the Roman Emperors, who also used an eagle.

Albania It is based on the seal of Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg. A medieval leader who defeated the Ottoman Turks to protect Albanian Independence.

Different Shield Styles 1. 2.

Different Shield Styles 3. 4.

Ways to Divide Your Shield A. B. C.

D. E. F.

G. H. I.

Shield Must Include Your family name must be added to the top or bottom of the shield or a motto that represents your family. A symbol or the colors from your ancestral country.

Shield May Include A religious insignia. (sign) A symbol of your medieval trade. A symbol of an important animal. Other important symbols or sign’s.

Paper part 1 Write a 1 page min. – 3 page max. paper. Font 12. Times New Roman (Double Spaced). You must tell me which shield style you chose? Which design did you choose, to divide your shield? Explain to me where your family name descends from?

Paper part 2 Explain each of the symbols on your shield and their significance? What do the major colors on your shield represent? If you used a motto on your shield, explain why you chose that motto.

Important Your Shield Must be Colored. Shields that aren’t colored will receive a 15 point reduction. Students whose shields are displayed will receive 5 extra credit points to add to an assignment of their choice in the 3rd quarter. Your shield must be on a piece of Oak Tag (Poster Board), to be considered for display.

Oak Tag, Poster Board

Reminder Late projects and papers receive a 10 point penalty. Any project or paper submitted after March 2nd will not be accepted.