Mandić
Nebojša Mandić
- Bearer
- Nebojša Mandić
- Title
- National and Balkan judo champion
- Registration
- Serbian Heraldry Society
- Author
- M. Drašković
- Artist
- Ljubodrag Grujić
Blazon
On a red field a silver pale; in the dexter and sinister red fields a gold split pomegranate each, with gold leaves; on the silver pale three black Japanese characters (the kanji “Hon”), set one beneath another.
On a steel knight's helm set facing front, with a red and silver wreath, stands a blue eagle with wings displayed, with a gold beak and claws, standing with its claws on a broken silver lance laid horizontally.
Red, lined with silver, spread symmetrically and in stylised form on both sides of the helm.
On a silver ribbon is written in black letters: PERTINACIA SAPIENTIAQUE VICTORIAM FERANI (Perseverance and wisdom bring victory).
Symbolism and meaning
The arms of Mr Nebojša Mandić are an exceptional combination of traditional European heraldry and Far Eastern symbolism, pointing to the particular values and interests of the bearer, who as a top athlete and champion has devoted his life to the martial arts.
The red of the shield traditionally symbolises courage, ardour and self-sacrifice, while the silver pale represents stability and truth. The gold pomegranates are a symbol of abundance and fertility, but also of the unity of many seeds within one rind, which may point to family concord. The use of the Japanese characters “Hon” (root, source, book) on the pale adds a deeply personal note, indicating respect for roots and fundamental knowledge.
In the crest, the blue eagle adds a dimension of spiritual strength and far-sightedness. Especially striking is the motif of the broken lance beneath its claws, symbolising conflict overcome, peace after struggle or the superiority of wisdom over raw force. The whole is rounded off by a motto that clearly defines the bearer's philosophy of life — that true triumph is achieved only by combining unbreakable will with deep knowledge.
