Gulan
Zoran Gulan
- Bearer
- Zoran Gulan
- Place
- Belgrade
- Year
- 2011.
- Registration
- Serbian Heraldry Society
- Author
- Ivan Sarajčić
- Artist
- Ivan Sarajčić
Blazon
Divided horizontally; in the upper blue field a white horse passant with a gold mane, tail and hooves, bearing on its breast a red heart in a gold and red flame; in the lower red field a silver stylised flower with a gold centre.
On an open silver knight's helm set facing front, from a gold crown issues a gold bear holding in its forepaws a silver shield with a red Greek cross, all surrounded by a silver wreath of ears of wheat.
Blue and silver, in baroque style.
COR NON MENTITUR (The heart does not lie)
Symbolism and meaning
The arms of Mr Zoran Gulan, a respected Belgrade geologist, are a carefully shaped heraldic story of identity and integrity. The composition of the shield, divided between blue and red, suggests the stability and dynamism of life and profession.
The white horse walking symbolises freedom and movement, while the flaming heart on its breast represents love of truth and the ardour with which the bearer devotes himself to his calling and family. The silver flower at the base further emphasises nobility and natural harmony.
The crest is especially powerful: the gold bear, as a symbol of strength and protection, guards the shield with the cross, pointing to spiritual values and the defence of honour. The wreath of ears of wheat around the bear evokes the fruits of labour and the earth, which is directly linked to Mr Gulan's profession of geology. The motto “Срце не лаже” (“The heart does not lie”) is the ethical backbone of these insignia.
