Our mission

Why are we creating

this register?

Although there are numerous printed publications and monographs on Serbian heraldry, until now there has been no single digital database accessible to the wider public. Our mission is to put that right and make a national treasure available to everyone.

This portal connects the heraldry and vexillology of the past and the present, viewing through them the development of Serbian society. From the medieval arms of the nobility to the modern symbols of cities, we are building a living bridge between tradition and the modern age.

We place particular emphasis on education in the correct heraldic norms — distinguishing lesser, middle and greater arms, and the correct use of the flag and banner in public space.

Principles of the register The new Serbian heraldry and the assessment of insignia

With the democratisation of society and the founding of the Serbian Heraldry Society, the New Serbian Heraldry gradually takes shape, and with the return of the Karađorđević royal family elements of monarchical heraldry are reintroduced. Today heraldry is regaining importance as a pillar of national belonging.
Behind the scenes

Who is behind the project?

Kulturni element

Project lead

The portal is a major project of the association Kulturni element, founded in 2011. The association brings together professionals in culture with the aim of preserving and promoting Serbian heritage through contemporary formats — from theatre and music productions to digital platforms.

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Project author

The entire concept, structure and vision of the corpus arose from the idea of the director and dramaturg Tadija Miletić, with the wish to make the wealth of heraldry accessible to all.

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Serbian Historical Corpus

The site is part of the wider research undertaking, the “Serbian Historical Corpus” (SIK), which brings together material of national importance, including the project “Srpsko zadužbinarstvo” (Serbian Endowments).

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Institutional support

With the support of

Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Office for Cooperation with the Diaspora and Serbs in the Region

Founding of the project

The founding of the project was co-financed by the Office for Cooperation with the Diaspora and Serbs in the Region of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, in recognition of the importance of making Serbian insignia accessible to Serbs in the region and the diaspora.

RNIDS Foundation

Support for development

The development of the portal was supported by the Foundation “Serbian National Internet Domain Registry” (RNIDS), which through its programmes encourages quality content in the Serbian language and the development of the domestic internet.

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