What two plants form the wreath around the coat of arms on San Marino's flag?

The wreath around the coat of arms on San Marino’s flag is made of oak and laurel.

The flag places San Marino’s national coat of arms at its center, over two equal horizontal bands of white and light blue. The shield shows the republic’s three towers on Monte Titano, topped by a crown and accompanied by the wreath.

The branches are symbolic: oak represents stability and strength, while laurel traditionally signifies victory, honor, or achievement. A scroll beneath the arms bears “Libertas,” Latin for “freedom,” a central idea in San Marino’s national identity.

The wreath should not be confused with the flag’s two background colors or with the three towers shown inside the shield. San Marino’s flag has a 3:4 proportion, although a 2:3 version may be used internationally or when specifically requested.