The Stella d'Italia, popularly known as Stellone d'Italia, is a five-pointed white star, which has symbolized Italy for many centuries. It is the oldest national symbol of Italy, since it dates back to Graeco-Roman mythology when Venus, associated with the West as an evening star, was adopted to identify the Italian peninsula. From an allegorical point of view, the Stella d'Italia metaphorically represents the shining destiny of Italy.
The Stella d'Italia on the first coins of a united Italy
The stars of the uniforms of the Italian Armed Forces, which have their origin in the Stella d'Italia
The Stella d'Italia that metaphorically assists the Italian soldier in the trenches in a postcard of the First World War
L’Italia turrita e stellata, 1861, Palazzo Reale of Naples. Note the little star on the crown.
National symbols of Italy
National symbols of Italy are the symbols that uniquely identify Italy reflecting its history and culture. They are used to represent the Nation through emblems, metaphors, personifications, allegories, which are shared by the entire Italian people.
Allegorical print of 1895 celebrating the 25th anniversary of the capture of Rome. The figure contains numerous national symbols of Italy associated with allegories of ancient Roman history.
Altare della Patria
View of the artistic and architectural works present in the Vittoriano
Gianni Rivera, soccer player of A.C. Milan, with the cockade of Italy, in an image from the early 1970s
