Coat of Arms Featuring a Dog

As a lifelong dog lover I was really intrigued when I saw this coat of arms featuring a dog on top.  Using a dog in a family's crest represented loyalty, courage and vigilance.

 

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Knights in Armour

Happy March!

Colorful knights in armour today

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Coat of Arms Shields

Wow these are so pretty!

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This is probably the first coat of arms I've seen with a dog and I like it!  If anyone knows what these are please let me know so I can share.

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Vintage Shields

I have a couple of pretty shields for you today

I can see so many possibilities for using these shields because you can insert your own message inside of the shields

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I would love to see what you create with these wonderful images!

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Vintage Union Jack Flag and Royal Crown

When I came across this vintage Union Jack on a pole I knew I had to share it with you.

The Union Jack or Union Flag is the official flag of the United Kingdom.  In Canada it is known as the Royal Union Flag.  This current design dates back to the union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801.

The Union Flag is traditionally twice as long as it is wide.  The components of the flag are:

The red cross is known as St. George's Cross

The white diagonals are known as St. Andrew's Cross

The red diagonals are known as St. Patrick's Cross

The Union Jack is incorporated into the official flag of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  

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Here is a royal crown on a pillow

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And I also have a wonderful image to share with you today sent to me by Lindsey who made this outstanding invitation out of the ribbon frame I posted last April.  You can find the ribbon frame here.

This is an amazing piece of work!  Great job!  Thank you Lindsey for sharing.  The invitations are available in her etsy shop.

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Free Vintage Clip Art - Medieval Knight

Medieval Knight in Armour

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Free Vintage Clip Art - Gorgeous Heraldic Headgear Ornament

Gorgeous Iron Heraldic Headgear Ornament

Heraldry is the profession of studying or creating coats of arms or heraldic badges relating to the duties and responsibilities of officers of arms.  The practice of heraldry began in the tenth century and arose out of a need to identify soldiers in battle beneath their iron and steel helmets. Soldiers would adorn their shields with patterns and mythological creatures as a way of identifying themselves.

Heraldry is about 900 years old and is still in use today in many cities and towns in Europe.  Personal heraldry is also still used today and there are many societies dedicated to promoting and educating about the subject.

By the mid 12th century coats of arms began to be handed down within families throughout Europe.

From the beginning, heraldry was displayed in many different ways including, paper, wood, embroidery, stained glass, enamel and stonework, flown on banners and carved into family tombs.

Heraldry is a highly developed practice and is regulated by professional officers of arms.

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Free Vintage Clip Art - Vintage Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom

Vintage Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom

Today I am bringing you the official Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom!  Of course, in honor of the Royal Wedding.

These arms are used by the Queen in her official capacity as monarch of the United Kingdom.

This coat of arms was adopted in 1837.  It features a crowned golden lion standing on a royal crown.  The shield is divided into quarters representing:  England, Scotland, Ireland with England being represented twice. A golden lion and a silver unicorn hold the shield. 

The motto is written in French:  Dieu et mn droit  Literally meaning:  God and my right.

This coat of arms is used on all acts of Parliment, UK passports and on the backs of sterling pound coins.

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And a lovely Royal "R"

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I hope you enjoy this vintage coat of arms!

Free Vintage Clip Art - Australian Coat of Arms

For my friends in Australia, your Coat of Arms

On May 7, 1908, King Edward VII granted the Australian Coat of Arms.  It was later modified.

This coat of arms has a red kangaroo and emu supporting the shield.  These are the unofficial animal emblems of Australia and were probably chosen because Australia is the only place on earth they are native too.

The scroll beneath the grass actually contains the motto:  Advance Australia.  I'm not sure why this image does not contain the motto.

Six of the seven points of the star represent the original six states and the seventh point represents the combined territories and any future states.

I have never given the coat of arms of countries much thought even though I have been intrigued by them.  A lot of thought and even arguing apparently goes into the design of coat of arms.  One group may feel slighted if they are not represented in a coat of arms.  Interesting.

Anyway I hope you enjoy Australia's Coat of Arms!

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 And thank you to all my Australian friends!