Curriculum Vitae

I was born in Belgrade in February 1975 and graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Belgrade in 2002. I am happily married and the proud father of two children. Alongside economics, my great lifelong passions are history, heraldry, and science fiction.

As a professional heraldic artist, I have had the honor of receiving significant recognition and official appointments both domestically and internationally:

  • Heraldic Artist to the Board for Heraldic and Genealogical Studies of the Center for Research of Orthodox Monarchism (since 2006).

  • Heraldic Artist to the Princely Branch of the Serbian Royal House of Karađorđević (by decree of H.R.H. Prince Aleksandar Pavlov Karađorđević, dated October 23, 2006).

  • Heraldic Artist to the Royal House of Georgia (since 2008).

  • Heraldic Artist to the Royal Registry of the Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara (since 2012).

I also contribute to the promotion and popularization of this discipline through my writing, serving as a long-standing contributor to the online journals “Glas Heralda” (The Herald’s Voice) since May 2004 and “Ocilo” since 2009.
 
 
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Furthermore, I actively participate in the work of professional bodies and associations as a:

Over the years, my work and dedication to the heraldic community have been honored with several notable decorations:

  • The Medal of the Imperial Order of Saint Anna (Decree No. 340/AM-2012).

  • The Honorary Bronze Cross of Prince Johann II of Liechtenstein (awarded by the Austrian Veterans Association, Mödling District).

  • The “Nebojša M. Krstić” Memorial Plaque (awarded by the Center for Research of Orthodox Monarchism).

My personal coat of arms is officially registered and recorded in prominent domestic and international armorial registries:

  • The Center for Research of Orthodox Monarchism, 3rd January 2006, Certificate No. 002/06
  • The United States Heraldic Registry, 14th September 2006, Registry No. 20060914A
  • Burke’s Peerage & Gentry International Armorial Register, 8th February 2007, Registration No. 0095

Blazon of My Coat of Arms:

  • ARMS: Azure a Cachalot (Physeter Catodon) naiant, in Base two Barrulets Argent, in dexter Chief a Fleyr-de-Lys Or.
  • CREST: Upon a helm wreathed and mantled of the colours, the Nebojsha Tower proper.
  • MOTTO: PATIENTIA (PATIENCE – in Latin language).
  • Herald: Nenad M. Jovanović
  • Heraldic Artist: Nebojša Dikić

Symbolism of My Coat of Arms

My personal coat of arms falls under the category of canting arms (French: armes parlantes), as its specific charges visually allude to my name, nickname, and origins:
 
  • The Whale is the primary charge on the shield, representing the famous Moby Dick—a direct and lighthearted allusion to my nickname.

  • The Fleur-de-lis is a traditional symbol of monarchy, clearly indicating my political convictions and ideological alignment.

  • The Two Wavy Fesses symbolize the Danube and Sava rivers, at whose confluence lies my hometown of Belgrade.

  • The Nebojša Tower serves as a double allusion: it represents my given name, while simultaneously highlighting my Belgrade roots.

  • The Motto “Patience”, translated from Latin, represents my personal guiding principle and fully reflects my philosophy of life.