Page "Oltenia" Paragraph 14

The traditional heraldic symbol of Oltenia, also understood as representing Banat, is nowadays present in the Coat of Arms of Romania ( lower dexter ): on gules field, an or lion rampant, facing dexter, holding a sword, and standing over an or bridge ( Apolodor of Damascus Bridge at Drobeta Turnu Severin ) and stylised waves.