Golden Heraldic Lion Pendant & Chain

GOLDEN HERALDIC LION & CHAIN

2.5 x 4.5cm

Chain = 48cm

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The imagery of a rampant lion was very common in medieval heraldry. It’s popularity as a pan-European symbol of pride and power lives on today, as the symbol is still integral to the coats of arms of the Czech Republic, Bohemia, Finland, Leon, Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Labourd, Soule, Alava and Macedonia . They also appear on the coats of arms of around 140 family names. Lions were rarely seen by medieval artists. Their main sources of inspiration were exaggerated descriptions, which they dutifully worked from to produce their art. Hence typical heraldic lions are half mythical in nature: with spikey manes, serpent-like tongues, huge protruding spike-like claws and forked tails – and what better symbolism for battle!

made from plated alloy