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Crests of some early Archbishops of CanterburyCrests of early Archbishops of Canterbury - (from top left): Thomas Becket (circa 1119 1170), Henry Chichele (also Checheley) (circa 13641443), John de Stratford (circa 1275-1348)
Loose page from a scrapbook of crests and heraldryLoose page from a former scrapbook of crests and heraldry featuring family crests, coats of arms and many devices, shields, monograms and mottos! Date: late 19th century
Book Plate - Chelsea Public LibraryBook Plate - Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea Public Library - The True university of these days is a collection of books. Date: 1903
The flag / crest of the Viceroy of IndiaThe flag/crest of the Viceroy of India displayed the Star of the Order beneath the Tudor Crown. Date: circa 1910s
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Old Manor Houses -- opening of Chapter I, with medieval pages pulling back a curtain to reveal an old building. Date: 1923
Knight in battle armor from the 14th centuryBourgeoise fashion from a gravestone in St. Catherines Church, Frankfurt, 1468.. Bourgeoise fashion from the late 15th century from a gravestone in St. Catherines Church, Frankfurt, 1468
Knight in armor from the 15th century with heraldic shield and helmet.. Gravestone of Kunz Haberkorn, died 1421. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes
14th century gravestone with heraldic coat of arms.. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 18th Century
Tournament joust from 1471 from a pen and ink drawing in the Stadel schen Instituts at Frankfurt.. Two knights in plate armour and elaborate helmets fighting with short swords
King Henry VI of England, 1421-1471, from a picture in the diary of the Knights of Ehingen.. With two black-winged dragons holding his heraldic coat of arms of lions and fleurs-de-lys
Ludwig, Duke of Bavaria (died 1449), mounted on horseback for a tournament.. He wears elaborate heraldic colours over his suit of plate armour and helmet. A page waits on him
Knight in armour with lance and sword from the 15th century with border of heraldic shields.. Gravestone of Oswald von Wolkenstein, 1408
Angels with shield, priest presenting an illuminated book to a king and portrait of Charles VI.. Angels holding a heraldic shield
Pierre, Vicomte de Rohan (1451-1513), Seigneur de Gie, Marechal de France.. In full suit of armor, long blue plume, mounted on a plumed horse with heraldic colors. From a tapestry
Charles V portrait, Jean, Duc de Barry and wife and heraldic shields, and manuscript paintings.. Charles V portait in an illuminated letter (Archives Nationales 852), Jean
Coat of Arms for Westminster, London, with two roses and a portcullis. Date: early 20th century
The arms of Corpus Christi College, Oxford University. The " pelican in her piety" forms the personal coat of arms of Richard Foxe, Bishop of Winchester and founder of the college
Decorations in London for the 1911 CoronationThe finishing touch to the festivities for the coronation of King George V in 1911. A workman adjusts one of the heraldic lions in Whitehalls beautiful scheme of decoration
The Wood Carver. This ancient trade is a slow, unhurried craft, and all kinds of traditional, heraldic and modern works are carried out in Fulham, London, England. Date: 1960s
The Flags and National Coats of arms of Greece Date: circa 1910s
Crest of Queens College, Belfast, Northern Ireland Date: circa 1906
Lowestoft, Suffolk - Town Crest and The Harbour Date: circa 1906
King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway and FlagKing Haakon VII (1872-1957) and Queen Maud (1869-1938) of Norway and the Norwegian Flag and coat of arms. Issued to celebrate the coronation of Haakon in November 1905. Date: 1905
Heraldic Shields of the Provinces of Canada. Date: circa 1907
Symbol of Ireland - Harp. The harp was adopted as a symbol of the Kingdom of Ireland on the coinage from 1542. Date: 1903
Flag of Portugal and Portuguese WomanBlank Flag of Portugal held by a Portuguese Woman in traditional costume pointing toward the central heraldic motif of the flag
Flag of Portugal (when still a monarchy pre-1910). Date: circa 1905
Flag of the Portuguese Republic Date: circa 1930s
Heraldic symbols of the three KingdomsA photograph of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing six panels of Heraldic symbols of the three Kingdoms
Beam from the Palace of the Marquis of Llio. Main beam painted with heraldic, fauna and filigree motifs. Fresco. Proc: SPAIN
William Burton, AntiqWILLIAM BURTON of Falde Scholar, antiquary, topographer, with heraldic and other ornaments. Date: 1575 - 1645
On Closer Inspection - Kaiser and King GeorgeThe Kaiser: " Why, I always thought your Lion was showing his teeth; I see, now, its been intended for a genial smile
Denmark - Crest and FlagDenmark - National Crest and Flag Date: 1914
Egyptian and Ottoman FlagEgyptain coat of arms, crown and Ottoman Empire flag above (also the Egyptian flag confusingly...). Date: circa 1908
The Trophy Gates - Hampton Court Palace, England. The Trophy Gate piers were built c1700. Date: circa 1920
San Marino - Two guards in official state uniformThe Most Serene Republic of San Marino - The Head of State is a Committee of Two! Here they are depicted in traditional attire. The San Marino Constiution enacted in 1600 is the worlds oldest
Genealogical Table - King George VIGenealogical table showing the descent of King George VI. Date: 1937
German trumpeter c. 1600A German trumpeter c.1600 Date: 1600
Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross " Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross, To see a fine lady upon a white horse; Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes
Ancient Irish PriestsA priest of the ancient Irish pagan religion, together with a heraldic bard, prepare to initiate an infant into the mysteries of their religion, watched by a symbolic dog. Date: early centuries AD
Helmets, Crowns, BannersCrowns, banners and religious coats of arms of the 18th century. Examples of helmets for kings, emperors, princes counts, marquis, noblemen and simple soldiers. Date: circa 1760
Welsh Dragon DeviceThe Welsh Dragon. Date: 13th century
Arms of the Kingdom of PrussiaThe arms of the Kingdom of Prussia - flanked by two elderly heraldic chaps with strategically-placed foliage and bearing large clubs
Royal Pier, SouthamptonEntrance to the Royal Pier, Southampton. The pier pavilion was extended in 1922 and the present gatehouse, described at the time as " wedding cake architecture"
Investiture of the Prince of WalesThe investiture of Edward (the future King Edward VIII) as Prince of Wales, flanked by his parents, King George V and Queen Mary at Queen Eleanors Gateway, Caernarvon Castle on 13th July 1911
Archduke Albert of Austria (1559-1621), also known as Albert VII, shown wearing the Austrian Order of the Golden Fleece, and a splendid ruff
Victorias SlippersQueen Victorias Coronation slippers when purchased by Lady Cory in the 1930s: narrow & square-toed in plum velvet with the Royal Coat of Arms embroidered in gold
Fanfare by Lotus 1948A court style shoe with open side, high heels & buckled ankle strap