The coat of arms of the Republic of Serbia consists of two main heraldic symbols which represent the identity of the Serbian state and Serbian people across the centuries: the Serbian eagle and the Serbian cross. The coat of arms also features the Serbian historical crown; while unusual for republics, it is not unprecedented, as can be seen in coat of arms of numerous European countries with republican form of government.
Double-headed eagle of Nemanjić dynasty
The Serbian eagle is a double-headed heraldic eagle, also known as the White eagle, a common symbol in the history of Serbian heraldry and vexillology. The double-headed eagle and the Serbian cross are the main heraldic symbols which represent the national identity of the Serbian people across the centuries, originating from the medieval Nemanjić dynasty. The eagle, defaced with the cross, has been used in the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Serbia from 1882 to 1918 and in contemporary coat of arms of the Republic of Serbia since 2004.
Animated Serbian eagle breaks banners of enemies (Bulgarian, Ottoman and Hungarian in hands, Austrian in corner, German in background)
Serbian eagle on Karađorđević crown
Flag of arms and coat of arms of the Serbian Empire, by G. de Vallseca (1439)
Coat of arms of Stefan Lazarević, Prussian ed. Chronicle of the Council of Constance (before 1437)