Usage Fasces

1 usage

1.1 france
1.2 united states

1.2.1 federal fasces iconography
1.2.2 state, local , other fasces iconography
1.2.3 examples of fasces iconography


1.3 modern authorities , movements

usage

the modern italian word fascio, used in twentieth century designate peasant cooperatives , industrial workers unions, related fasces.

numerous governments , other authorities have used image of fasces symbol of power since end of roman empire. has been used hearken roman republic, particularly see modern-day successors old republic or ideals.

the ecuadorian coat of arms incorporated fasces in 1830, although had been in use in coat of arm of gran colombia since 1821.

italian fascism, derives name fasces, arguably used symbolism in twentieth century. british union of fascists used in 1930s. fasces, widespread , long-established symbol in west, however, has avoided stigma associated of fascist symbolism, , many authorities continue display them, including federal government of united states.

france

a review of images included in les grands palais de france fontainebleau reveals french architects used roman fasces (faisceaux romains) decorative device reign of louis xiii (1610–1643) , continued employ through periods of napoleon s empire (1804–1815).

the fasces typically appeared in context reminiscent of roman republic , of roman empire. french revolution used many references ancient roman republic in imagery. during first republic, topped phrygian cap, fasces tribute roman republic , means power belongs people. symbolizes unity , indivisibility of republic , stated in french constitution. in 1848 , after 1870, appears on seal of french republic, held goddess, liberty. there fasces in arms of french republic rf république française (see image below), surrounded leaves of olive tree (as symbol of peace) , oak (as symbol of justice). while used french officials, symbol never officially adopted government.

the fasces appears on helmet , buckle insignia of french army s autonomous corps of military justice, on service s distinct cap badges prosecuting , defending lawyers in court-martial.

united states

national guard bureau insignia

since original founding of united states in 18th century, several offices , institutions in united states have heavily incorporated representations of fasces of iconography.

federal fasces iconography

the reverse of mercury dime, design used until adoption of current fdr dime in 1945, features fasces.
in oval office, above door leading exterior walkway, , above corresponding door on opposite wall, leads president s private office; note: fasces depicted have no axes, possibly because in roman republic, blade removed bundle whenever fasces carried inside city, in order symbolize rights of citizens against arbitrary state power (see above)
two fasces appear on either side of flag of united states behind podium in united states house of representatives, , added chamber s decor during remodeling project of 1950.
the mace of united states house of representatives resembles fasces , consists of thirteen ebony rods bound in same fashion fasces, topped silver eagle on globe
the official seal of united states senate has 1 component pair of crossed fasces
fasces ring base of statue of freedom atop united states capitol building
a frieze on facade of united states supreme court building depicts figure of roman centurion holding fasces, represent order
the national guard uses fasces on seal of national guard bureau, , appears in insignia of regular army officers assigned national guard liaison , in insignia , unit symbols of national guard units themselves; instance, regimental crest of 71st infantry regiment (new york) of new york national guard consisted of gold fasces set on blue background
at lincoln memorial, lincoln s seat of state bears fasces—without axes—on fronts of arms; fasces appear on pylons flanking main staircase leading memorial
the official seal of united states tax court bears fasces @ center
four fasces flank 2 bronze plaques on either side of bust of lincoln memorializing gettysburg address @ gettysburg, pennsylvania
the seal of united states courts administrative office includes fasces behind crossed quill , scroll
in washington monument, there statue of george washington leaning on fasces
a fasces common element in u.s. army military police heraldry, visibly on shoulder sleeve insignia of 18th military police brigade , 42nd military police brigade
a fasces appears shoulder sleeve insignia of u.s. army reserve legal command

state, local , other fasces iconography

the main entrance hallways in wisconsin state capitol have lamps decorated stone fasces motifs; in woodwork before podium of speaker of assembly, several double-bladed fasces carved, in woodwork before podium of senate president several single-bladed fasces
the grand seal of harvard university inside memorial church flanked 2 inward-pointing fasces; seal located directly below 112 m (368 ft) steeple , great seal of united states inside memorial room; walls of room list names of harvard students, faculty, , alumni gave lives in service of united states during world war along empty tomb depicting alma mater holding slain harvard student
the fasces appears on state seal of colorado, u.s., beneath all-seeing eye (or eye of providence) , above mountains , mines
the hallmark of kerr & co silver company fasces
on seal of new york city borough of brooklyn, figure carries fasces; seal appears on borough flag; fasces can seen in stone columns @ grand army plaza , on flagpole in washington square park
the symbol used part of knights of columbus emblem (designed in 1883)
many local police departments use fasces part of badges , other symbols, instance, top border of los angeles police department badge features fasces (1940)
commercially, small fasces appeared @ top of 1 of insignia of hupmobile automobile
a fasces appears on statue of george washington, made jean-antoine houdon in virginia state capital; fasces used posts of 1818 cast-iron fence surrounding capitol building
columns in form of fasces line entrance buffalo city hall
vaw-116 have fasces on unit insignia
san francisco s coit tower has 2 fasces-like insignia (without axe) carved above entrance, flanking phoenix
two monuments erected in chicago @ time of century of progress exposition adorned fasces; monument christopher columbus (1933) in grant park has them on ends of exedra; balbo monument in burnham park, (1934) gift benito mussolini, has vandalized remains of fasces on 4 corners of plinth

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modern authorities , movements

benito mussolini s tomb flanked marble fasces

the following cases involve adoption of fasces symbol or icon, although no physical re-introduction has occurred.

aiguillettes worn aides-de-camp in many commonwealth armed forces bear fasces on metal points; origin of unknown, fasces uncommon symbol in british , commonwealth heraldry , insignia
the badge of spanish gendarmerie guardia civil includes fasces
both norwegian , swedish police have double fasces in logos
the miners flag (also known diggers banner ), standard of nineteenth-century gold-miners in colony of victoria, in australia, included fasces symbol of unity , strength of common purpose; flag symbolized movement prior rebellion @ eureka stockade (1854)
the coat of arms of ecuador, featured on national flag, has included fasces since 1822
the coat of arms of cameroon features 2 fasces form diagonal cross
the coat of arms of cuba features fasces
the third flag of gran colombia, former nation in south america, depicted large fasces entwined several arrows
the coat of arms of norte de santander, department of colombia, , of capital cúcuta, both feature fasces
the coat of arms of romanian police features 2 crossed fasces
the grand coat of arms of vilnius, lithuania features fasces
the crests of many collegiate fraternities , sororities feature fasces, including of chi phi, alpha phi delta, sigma alpha mu, , psi upsilon
the symbol of national party (uruguay) (partido nacional) includes fasces
on entrance of royal castle of laeken in belgium
the british union of fascists used fasces on flag until adopting flash , circle