FERT
FERT is the motto of the royal House of Savoy and Kingdom of Italy. The motto was adopted by Duke Vittorio Amedeo II (1666–1732). It appeared for the first time on the collar of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation, or Ordine Supremo della Santissima Annunziata, the primary dynastic order of the kingdom. The meaning of the letters has been a matter of some controversy, to which a number of interpretations have been offered. The motto is believed to be an acronym of: Foedere et Religione Tenemur (Latin: "Treaty and religion bind us"); Fortitudo Eius Rhodum Tenuit (Latin: "His strength conquered Rhodes" or "By his bravery he held [or occupied] Rhodes"), referring to the victory of Amadeus V, Count of Savoy (1249–1323), who fought in the 1315 siege of Rhodes; or either Fortitudo Eius Rempublicam Tenet (Latin: "His bravery [or strength] preserves [or defends] the state"); or Fides Est Regni Tutela (Latin: "Faith is the protector of [our] Kingdom").
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FERT is the motto of the royal House of Savoy and Kingdom of Italy. The motto[1] was adopted by Duke Vittorio Amedeo II (1666–1732).[2]
It appeared for the first time on the collar of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation, or Ordine Supremo della Santissima Annunziata, the primary dynastic order of the kingdom.[3]
The meaning of the letters has been a matter of some controversy, to which a number of interpretations have been offered. The motto is believed to be an acronym of:[4]
- Foedere et Religione Tenemur (Latin: "Treaty and religion bind us");
- Fortitudo Eius Rhodum Tenuit (Latin: "His strength conquered Rhodes" or "By his bravery he held [or occupied] Rhodes"), referring to the victory of Amadeus V, Count of Savoy (1249–1323), who fought in the 1315 siege of Rhodes;[2] or either
- Fortitudo Eius Rempublicam Tenet (Latin: "His bravery [or strength] preserves [or defends] the state"); or
- Fides Est Regni Tutela (Latin: "Faith is the protector of [our] Kingdom").
Gallery
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Stained glass with the coat of Amadeus VIII, Duke of Savoy -
The motto in the main hall of the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes -
Flag of the Italian Protectorate of Albania -
Coat of arms of Italian East Africa
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See also
[edit]- A.E.I.O.U. – motto of the House of Habsburg whose precise meaning and origin is unclear
References
[edit]- ^ Melion, Walter; Zell, Michael; Woodall, Joanna (2017-11-09). Ut pictura amor: The Reflexive Imagery of Love in Artistic Theory and Practice, 1500-1700. BRILL. p. 428. ISBN 9789004346468.
- ^ a b Historic Devices, Badges, and War-cries by Mrs. Bury Palliser. S. Low, Son & Marston. 1870. p. 230.
- ^ Sussex.), John Wilkes (of Milland House (1812). Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or an universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature ... publisher not identified. p. 811.
- ^ Ulwencreutz, Lars (November 2013). Ulwencreutz's The Royal Families in Europe V. Lulu.com. p. 293. ISBN 9781304581358.