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Coat Of Arms Collection (#97)

"Unveiling the Rich Heritage: Exploring Medieval English Shield Designs and Coat of Arms" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of coat of arms

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Robert Curthoses monument, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire

Robert Curthoses monument, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire. This monument, in coloured bog oak, is of Robert Curthose, eldest son of William the Conqueror

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Coat of arms of Charles I, York, North Yorkshire

Coat of arms of Charles I, York, North Yorkshire

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Charles II on Custom House, Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Charles II on Custom House, Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Greater coat of arms of the Russian Empire, 1882

Greater coat of arms of the Russian Empire, 1882. Found in the Collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Greater coat of arms of the Russian Empire with the approval of Emperor Alexander III, July 24

Greater coat of arms of the Russian Empire with the approval of Emperor Alexander III, July 24, 1882, 1882. Found in the collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Coat of Arms with a Lion and a Cock. Artist: Durer, Albrecht (1471-1528)

Coat of Arms with a Lion and a Cock. Artist: Durer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Coat of Arms with a Lion and a Cock. Found in the collection of Universalmuseum Joanneum

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: The coat of arms of the Orlov House. Artist: Anonymous

The coat of arms of the Orlov House. Artist: Anonymous
The coat of arms of the Orlov House. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Arms and uniforms of the different Governorates of the Russian Empire, 1760. Artist: Anonymous

Arms and uniforms of the different Governorates of the Russian Empire, 1760. Artist: Anonymous
Arms and uniforms of the different Governorates of the Russian Empire, 1760. From a private collection

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: The coat of arms of the Stroganov House. Artist: Anonymous

The coat of arms of the Stroganov House. Artist: Anonymous
The coat of arms of the Stroganov House. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: The coat of arms of the Demidov House. Artist: Anonymous

The coat of arms of the Demidov House. Artist: Anonymous
The coat of arms of the Demidov House. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: The coat of arms of the Obolensky House. Artist: Anonymous

The coat of arms of the Obolensky House. Artist: Anonymous
The coat of arms of the Obolensky House. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Edward III, c1787

Edward III, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Charles II, c1787

Charles II, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Edward II, c1787

Edward II, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: George II, c1787

George II, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: James II, c1787

James II, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Edward V, c1787

Edward V, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Richard III, c1787

Richard III, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: William II. Surnamed Rufus, c1787

William II. Surnamed Rufus, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: George I, c1787

George I, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Edward VI, c1787

Edward VI, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Allegory of Virtue and Vice, 1505. Artist: Lorenzo Lotto

Allegory of Virtue and Vice, 1505. Artist: Lorenzo Lotto
Allegory of Virtue and Vice, 1505. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Arms Dish, 1660, 1953. Artist: Henry Greenway

Arms Dish, 1660, 1953. Artist: Henry Greenway
Arms Dish, 1660, 1953. The piece (1660) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Nicolas Fouquet, Finance Minister to Louis XIV of France, 17th century (1894)

Nicolas Fouquet, Finance Minister to Louis XIV of France, 17th century (1894). Artist: Robert Nanteuil
Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680), Viscount of Melun and of Vaux, Marquis of Belle Isle, Finance Minister to Louis XIV of France, 17th century (1894)

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Edmund Sheffield, 1st Earl of Mulgrave, English statesman, early 17th century (1894)

Edmund Sheffield, 1st Earl of Mulgrave, English statesman, early 17th century (1894). Artist: Renold Elstrack
Edmund Sheffield (c1564-1646), 1st Earl of Mulgrave, English statesman, early 17th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection)

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: James VI, King of Scotland, c16th century, (1904)

James VI, King of Scotland, c16th century, (1904)
James VI, King of Scotland, c16th century (1904). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co. Paris, Edinburgh, New York, London, 1904]

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Frederick of Bohemia, Elizabeth Stuart, and their son, Frederick Henry, 1621, (1904)

Frederick of Bohemia, Elizabeth Stuart, and their son, Frederick Henry, 1621, (1904). Artist: Daniel Mytens
Frederick of Bohemia, Elizabeth Stuart, and their son, Frederick Henry, 1621, (1904). From the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London. From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: James I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland

James I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland. James (1566-1625) became King of Scotland in 1567 and England in 1603. The son of Mary Queen of Scots

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Parliament of Edward I, 13th century, (c1905)

Parliament of Edward I, 13th century, (c1905). After a work from the collection of the Society of Antiquities. Illustration from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: The British Printer cover, 1919. Artist: William E Swain

The British Printer cover, 1919. Artist: William E Swain
The British Printer cover, 1919. Printed with Mander Brothers inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: An Album Cover by Girardet of Vienna, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley

An Album Cover by Girardet of Vienna, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
An Album Cover by Girardet of Vienna, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: The cover of A Memorial of the Marriage of HRH Albert Edward Prince of Wales, 1863

The cover of A Memorial of the Marriage of HRH Albert Edward Prince of Wales, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
The cover of A Memorial of the Marriage of HRH Albert Edward Prince of Wales, 1863. From A Memorial of the Marriage of H.R.H. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales and H.R.H

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: The Arms of Thomas Watton, c1900, (1936)

The Arms of Thomas Watton, c1900, (1936). Part of the east window decoration of Grays Inn Hall, dated 1559. From The Connoisseur, Vol. 98, edited by H. Granville Fell

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Arms of Sir Reginald Bray, K. G. c1900, (1936)

Arms of Sir Reginald Bray, K. G. c1900, (1936)
Arms of Sir Reginald Bray, K.G. c1900, (1936). From The Connoisseur, Vol. 98, edited by H. Granville Fell. [International Studio, London, 1936]

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: The Calthorpe Purse, c1900, (1936)

The Calthorpe Purse, c1900, (1936). A heraldic purse made around 1540 to commemorate the second marriage of Sir Henry Parker to Elizabeth Calthorpe, daughter of Sir Philip Calthorpe

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Professor EP Cathcart, CBE. FRS. (Glasgow University), 1926. Artist: Norah Neilson Gray

Professor EP Cathcart, CBE. FRS. (Glasgow University), 1926. Artist: Norah Neilson Gray
Professor EP Cathcart, CBE. FRS. (Glasgow University), 1926. Edward Provan Cathcart (1877-1954), Scottish physician and physiologist. From The Studio Volume 91

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: The Coat of Arms with a Lion and a Cock, c1502-1503, (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer

The Coat of Arms with a Lion and a Cock, c1502-1503, (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Coat of Arms with a Lion and a Cock, c1502-1503, (1906). The drawing is held by the National Gallery of Arts, London. From The Engravings of Albert Durer, by Lionel Cust. [Seeley and Co

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Driving Licence, 1950

Driving Licence, 1950

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Town Arms - Dumbarton, c1910

Town Arms - Dumbarton, c1910

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Bradford, c1910

Bradford, c1910

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Sicily, c1910

Sicily, c1910

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Hamburg, c1910

Hamburg, c1910

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Canada, c1910

Canada, c1910

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Portugal, c1910

Portugal, c1910

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: The Saxon Order of the Crown, c19th century

The Saxon Order of the Crown, c19th century
The Saxon Order of the Crown. The Order of the Rue Crown is a Dynastic order of the Kingdom of Saxony. It is named after the green floral crown of rue of the Coat of arms of Saxony

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Henry II, (1133-1189), c1787

Henry II, (1133-1189), c1787. aAso known as Henry Curtmantle, Henry FitzEmpress or Henry Plantagenet, ruled as King of England (1154-89). He was an energetic and sometimes ruthless ruler

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Richard II, (1367-1400), c1787

Richard II, (1367-1400), c1787. Also known as Richard of Bordeaux, was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed on 30 September 1399. He succeeded the throne at the age of ten

Background imageCoat Of Arms Collection: Henry III, (1207-1272), c1787

Henry III, (1207-1272), c1787. Also known as Henry of Winchester, was King of England, Lord of Ireland and Duke of Aquitaine from 1216 until his death. Henry assumed the throne when he was only nine




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"Unveiling the Rich Heritage: Exploring Medieval English Shield Designs and Coat of Arms" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of coat of arms, a symbol steeped in history. From medieval shield designs to intricate maps, join us on a journey through centuries of heritage. Immerse yourself in the enchanting Map of Cornwall from the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, published during an era when these shields adorned knights' armor. Discover how each design told a unique story, representing noble families and their valiant deeds. Travel further with the Map of the City of Dublin from 1797, where coat of arms proudly displayed their allegiance to this vibrant city. Witness its evolution over time through a mesmerizing 16th-century map showcasing British Isles' diverse heraldry. Marvel at exquisite examples like Hewitt Lord Lifford's 18th-century Coat of Arms or Calvert Lord Baltimore's regal emblem. These symbols epitomized power and prestige, embodying family legacies that spanned generations. Delight in Cole, Lord Mount Florence's majestic coat of arms—a testament to his lineage and influence during this golden age. Such emblems were more than mere decorations; they represented honor and social standing within society. Venture beyond England as we uncover historical gems like Savory & Moores Pharmacy on New Bond Street—an unexpected place for coats-of-arms. This London establishment embraced tradition while serving modern needs. Admire John Ogilby and William Morgan's stunning Map of Essex from 1678—where cartography meets artistry—revealing hidden tales behind every crest depicted across its pages. Lose yourself amidst Capitals of the British Empire by Charles E Turner (1937), capturing an empire united under various banners. Lastly, behold Portugal’s timeless Coat Of Arms (1898), reflecting national identity etched onto shields passed down through generations.