The "Arms of the Former Crown of Aragon" refers to a historical heraldic design that represented the kingdoms united under the Crown of Aragon during the Middle Ages. The coat of arms is a visual symbol composed of various elements, including four quartered shields and an eight-pointed star (known as the "Catalan Cross").The first shield represents the Kingdom of Aragon itself, while the second shield displays the Principality of Catalonia. The third shield symbolizes the Kingdom of Valencia, and the fourth shield represents the Balearic Islands. The central element, the Catalan Cross, is a white cross on a red background and holds significant cultural and historical importance for the regions that once formed part of the Crown of Aragon.The coat of arms is a testament to the rich history, diversity, and unity of the territories under the former Crown of Aragon, which spanned across modern-day Spain and parts of Italy and the Western Mediterranean from the 12th to the 18th century.