Coat of arms of Austria

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The Coat of Arms of Austria has been used since the end of World War I to symbolize Austria. The double headed eagle, symbolizing the old Austro-Hungarian Empire was replaced with a single headed eagle.

The old shield of the Duchy of Austria is located on the eagle's chest; this same design forms the basis for the flag of Austria. The eagle's claws hold a golden sickle and a golden hammer. While at first sight this might lead to an association with the communist Hammer and Sickle, the added symbol of the golden mural crown on the head of the eagle makes it clear that these three merely represent the unity of the three "classes" (workers, peasants and the bourgeois class)[citation needed] in the republic, not the two classes of communism.

The broken iron chain between the two claws indicates liberation from fascism and was added after World War II.

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1 Has significant territory in Asia. 2 Entirely in West Asia, but considered European for cultural, political and historical reasons. 3 Only recognised by Turkey. 4 Partially or entirely in Asia, depending on the definition of the border between Europe and Asia.

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