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Ostoja coat of arms

Okay kiddo, so first, do you know what a coat of arms is? It's a special design that some families or groups use to show who they are.

Now, imagine a long time ago in a land called Poland. There was a powerful family called the Ostoja family. They wanted to have their own special coat of arms to show everyone that they were important and respected.

Their coat of arms has a lot of different symbols on it, so let's break it down.

There are three parts to the Ostoja coat of arms: the shield, the helmet, and the crest. The shield is the shape in the middle with all the symbols on it. That's the most important part.

On the shield, you can see three swords pointing upwards. Those swords represent the strength of the Ostoja family. They were strong warriors who knew how to win battles.

Underneath the swords, there are three crescents that look like the moon. Those represent the Ostoja family's religious beliefs. They were Christians and believed in God.

On the sides of the shield, there are two lions. Those lions are there to show that the Ostoja family is brave and powerful.

Now, let's talk about the helmet. It's on top of the shield and looks like a knight's helmet. This represents the Ostoja family's history of being great warriors.

Finally, we have the crest. It's the thing that sticks out from the top of the helmet. It looks like a goat's head with a crown on it. This is the symbol of the Ostoja family's leader or king. It shows that they were very important and had a lot of power.

So there you have it, kiddo. That's the Ostoja coat of arms! It's a special design that represents the power, strength, and religious beliefs of a very important family in Poland.