The first of three coats of arms reportedly used by Romanian writer Vasile Alecsandri during his lifetime. The color scheme is based on the Romanian tricolor, with the handshake symbolizing the union of Moldavia and Wallachia, which Alecsandri championed and helped effect. For history and models, see: Sorin Iftimi, Tudor-Radu Tiron, "Stemele lui Vasile Alecsandri", in Sorin Iftimi (ed.), Vasile Alecsandri – 200 de ani de la naştere (1821–2021), pp. 29–36. Iași: Complexul Muzeal Național Moldova, 2020.
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