Ukrainian heraldry

Barangian shield Gules; griffin Argent holding in its paw open shell with pearl Azure. Supporters: two marble pillars. On the top of the shield is rising sun Or. Under the shield is blue-and-white-and-red (colors of the state flag of the Republic of Krym) motto ribbon with the words "Prosperity in unity".
The barangian shield reminds of the fact the Krym was for a long time on the crossing of the main trade routs. In was the key-points of the famous rout from Varagian to Greeks. The gules field of the shield symbolizes heroic and often dramatic history of the peninsula. Griffin is the most often used symbol of the North of the territory by the Black Sea heraldic. It is known as the "emblem" of Khersones and Pantikapei, one can see its portrayal on the old seals, jewelry and buckles of that
time. Griffin is also believed to have security functions. So, together with the pearl symbolizing the Krym as a unique part of the planet, griffin is the defender of the young republic. The color of the pearl Azure means the unity of culture, peoples and religions of the Krym. The marble classical pillars reminds of the most ancient colonization which once lived on the territory of the peninsula. The rising sun Or symbolizes prosperity and regeneration. The motto "Prosperity in Unity" is the main idea of the multinational Republic of Krym.
Image on site V.Napytkin, C.Bohatov.