Political Symbols of France before independence
The Broken chain :-
Chains were used to fetter slaves. A broken chain stands for the act of becoming free.
The bundle of rods or fasces :-
One rod can be easily broken, but not an entire bundle. Strength lies in Unity.
The all seeing eye stands for knowledge. The rays of the sun will drive away the clouds of ignorance.
Scepter:-
Symbol of royal power.
Snake biting it's tail to form a ring:-
Symbol of Eternity. A ring has neither beginning nor end.
Red Phrygian cap:-
Cap worn by a slave upon becoming free.
Blue- White- red:-
the national color of France.
The winged woman:-
Personification of the law.
The law Tablet:-
The law is the same for all, and all are equal before it.
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