What object is held by the winged figure on the Škoda emblem?

The winged figure on the Škoda emblem holds an arrow.

Škoda’s famous symbol is a winged arrow enclosed in a circular form. The company introduced the emblem in 1926, after the 1925 merger that created Škoda Works as a major industrial enterprise. Its exact designer has never been definitively established, although several origin stories have circulated.

The arrow is usually associated with speed, direction, and technical progress, while the wings suggest movement and advancement. The surrounding ring gives the symbol a compact shape suitable for vehicle badges and industrial branding.

The mark is often called a “winged arrow,” not a bird or a feather. Škoda updated its colors and wordmark over time, especially after becoming part of the Volkswagen Group, but the arrow remained the emblem’s defining object.