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Richard III & Henry VII, Stained Glass Window
A stained glass window showing the two rivals for the throne of England at the end of the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487 CE). In 1485 CE at the Battle of Bosworth, Richard III of England (r. 1483-85 CE) was defeated and killed while the victor...
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King David I Knighting a Squire
A medieval illustration of King David I of Scotland (r. 1124-1153 CE) knighting a squire.
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Coat of Arms of Sheffield
The coat of arms of the city of Sheffield, England, granted in 1875. A representation of Thor stands on the left and Vulcan on the right, indicating the city's heritage as a world-famous steel manufacturer. The legend can be translated as...
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Herald of Arms
An illustration of a royal herald of arms bearing the helm and crest of Elisabeth I of England (r. 1558-1603 CE) during her funeral in 1603 CE. The figure is wearing the tabard typical of heralds since medieval times and which bears the royal...
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Helmet & Shield of Edward the Black Prince
The tournament helmet and shield of Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376 CE) now held in Canterbury Cathedral.
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Coat of Arms of Marguerite de Navarre
The coat of arms of Marguerite de Navarre (l. 1492-1549), Queen of Navarre.
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Arms of Richard, Duke of York
The arms of Richard, Duke of York (l. 1411-1460 CE). Richard, the 3rd Duke of York, was a great-grandson of Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377 CE), hence his use of the royal arms (lions and fleur-de-lis).
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Arms & White Hart of Richard II of England
The mythical coat of arms and white hart symbol of Richard II of England (r. 1377-1399 CE). From the back of the Wilton diptych, a painted panel created c. 1395-99 CE. (National Gallery, London)
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Saint George's Chapel, Windsor
The coats of arms of the knights of the Most Noble Order of the Garter in the order's religious headquarters, the mid-14th century CE Saint George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, England.
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Coat of Arms of the Kings of France
The coat of arms of the French monarchy with three golden fleurs-de-lis. Basilica of Notre Dame, Cléry-Saint-André, France.