National symbols of the United Commonwealth

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The following is a list of national symbols of the United Commonwealth. The United Commonwealth officially recognizes several symbols as representing the country to the international community, including its flag, emblem, and anthem, and also recognizes several landmarks as key parts of the state identity. These national symbols are not to be confused with the more general, often unofficial symbols, landmarks, and myths of the country, known as Landonographs.

Symbols[edit | edit source]

Symbol Name File Adopted Notes
Flag Flag of the United Commonwealth Flag of the United Commonwealth.svg 1 May 1921 Tricolor flag consisting of red, white, and blue stripes, and nine white stars. Modified from the pre-revolution flag of the United Commonwealth, which was used to denote the goal of unifying the continent.
Seal State Emblem Great Seal of the Continentalist States.svg
Great Seal of the United Commonwealth.svg
17 June 1928 Current emblem specified by Article 200 of the Constitution of the United Commonwealth

Observe: The Continental worker carrying the torch of Landonism, surrounded by a wreath of roses.
Reverse: The cause of Socialism defeating tyranny.

National anthem "The Commonwealth
of Toil
"
9 September 1922 Unofficial anthems include "The Internationale", which has since been popularized as a general anthem of the socialist movement, and "Hymn of the Continentalist Party".
National motto "Una stamus, dividui cadimus" (Latin)
"United We Stand, Divided We Fall"
1 May 1921 Unofficial mottos (such as appearing on coinage or in past government publications) include "εἴ τις οὐ θέλει ἐργάζεσθαι μηδὲ ἐσθιέτω", Greek for "He who does not work, neither shall he eat"
Oath of allegiance Pledge of Solidarity "We the people of the United Commonwealth of Continental States pledge allegiance and solidarity to the commonwealth for which it stands, one union indivisible, for the emancipation and socialist liberation of all mankind." 6 April 1951 Current pledge of solidarity is the fourth pledge adopted since 1920.
Additional state symbols Red star Red star.svg 20 September 1918 Historically associated with communism, the Continentalist movement formally adopted the red star into state emblems, government offices, and the military. The five points are said to represent the give continents of the earth, or five fingers on the worker's hand.
Hammer and sickle Communist Party of Sierra logo.svg 20 September 1918 The hammer and sickle is the symbol of Landonism, representing the unity of workers and farmers, and was adopted into the iconography of the United Commonwealth.

National wildlife[edit | edit source]

Symbol Name File Adopted Notes
Floral emblem Rose, Red
(Rosa)
Rosa 'Albert-Georg-Pluta-Rose' kz01.jpg 19 October 1985 The red rose has historically been used as a broad symbol of socialism.
Tree Oak
(Quercus)
2019-07-03 Eik in Kerspel Goor.jpg 1 May 2002 The oak tree represents strength and endurance, and is one of the most common trees of the United Commonwealth. The oak was adopted officially after the recommendation of the Arbor Day Association.
Bird Turkey
(Meleagris)
Male wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) strutting.jpg 8 July 1996 An important symbol of Continental history with connections to the settling of the Americas, often used as a symbol of plenty and wealth
Fish Atlantic salmon
(Salmo salar)
Salmo salar.jpg 1 July 2019 Promoted by the Atlantic Salmon Federation to raise awareness for the importance of salmon and its conservation. Also noted for its importance in Continental history as the supposed favorite food of Aeneas Warren.

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