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Sir Douglas:
--- Quote from: Sir Brian on 2013-11-21, 21:47:24 ---If I recall correctly I think it originally meant they served on the crusades. :-\
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That's what I've heard as well, though I've recently heard that may be apocryphal.
I'm also curious as to whether or not the choice of animal at their feet have any significance. Almost every brass or effigy I've seen has either a dog or lion at the knight's feet, though I believe occasionally there are other animals.
Aiden of Oreland:
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--- Quote from: DouglasTheYounger on 2013-11-21, 23:54:10 ---
--- Quote from: Sir Brian on 2013-11-21, 21:47:24 ---If I recall correctly I think it originally meant they served on the crusades. :-\
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That's what I've heard as well, though I've recently heard that may be apocryphal.
I'm also curious as to whether or not the choice of animal at their feet have any significance. Almost every brass or effigy I've seen has either a dog or lion at the knight's feet, though I believe occasionally there are other animals.
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I have also noticed animals.
Ian:
--- Quote from: DouglasTheYounger on 2013-11-21, 23:54:10 ---I'm also curious as to whether or not the choice of animal at their feet have any significance. Almost every brass or effigy I've seen has either a dog or lion at the knight's feet, though I believe occasionally there are other animals.
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I can't find the source, but I remember reading that a lion is supposed to indicate valor and a dog is supposed to indicate loyalty.
Aiden of Oreland:
--- Quote from: Ian on 2013-11-22, 00:15:27 ---
--- Quote from: DouglasTheYounger on 2013-11-21, 23:54:10 ---I'm also curious as to whether or not the choice of animal at their feet have any significance. Almost every brass or effigy I've seen has either a dog or lion at the knight's feet, though I believe occasionally there are other animals.
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I can't find the source, but I remember reading that a lion is supposed to indicate valor and a dog is supposed to indicate loyalty.
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So its just normal heraldry? All the animals meant the same thing like on a coat of arms?
Ian:
--- Quote from: Sir Aiden on 2013-11-22, 00:28:46 ---So its just normal heraldry? All the animals meant the same thing like on a coat of arms?
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Well, the lion or the dog at the feet of a knight is not related to their personal heraldry. Any knight regardless of their personal heraldic charges might have a lion or dog at their feet on their effigy. But it in theory universally indicates either valor or loyalty depending on the animal.
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