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Topic: Standards! Are they what we think? Posted: 05-Mar-2014 at 16:47 |
http://static.environmentalgraffiti.com/sites/default/files/images/http-inlinethumb55.webshots.com-45494-2402807310104391629S600x600Q85.jpg
Another version of the final outcome of the Battle of Hattin.
If someone can do it, could you post the actual scene?
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Posted: 04-Mar-2014 at 23:13 |
I will also suggest that our lamented poster "toyomotor", whom shall post not more, made a great post above;
"The development of the suit of armor in the 12th century in Western Europe gave rise to individuals using heraldry symbols to differentiate men in armor from one another. The original thought behind the chosen heraldic symbol can almost never be known. Some choices are obvious - i.e. Bells to represent the name Belles or a bird as a play on the name Byrd."
Well it seems the father we move the more questions are asked.
And is it just a quaint point in our currently accepted chronology that one of our few Eastern Crusades also began, with Papal authority and redemption also stated about this same time????
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Posted: 25-Jan-2014 at 00:23 |
I am not sure most readers understand just what "standard" as we use it here, was really present in the past.
Thus if any of you wondered about the above, then you should know, that to my knowledge a "standard" is commonly see in the company of other standards, as a wedge shaped flag, like those commonly sold years ago, that is perched upon a long shaft and held in the air above the mele', and used to stand for a place to either gather around before as battle or to respond to if a signal directed it.
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Posted: 22-Jan-2014 at 00:41 |
I've created a new thread called "History of Heraldry". I've provided a very brief outline of what I've found so far.
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Posted: 21-Jan-2014 at 21:04 |
Thanks! I am now going through some home improvements and I am nothing but nerves!
If one is afraid of home improvements and have not done one, the stay afraid!
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Posted: 21-Jan-2014 at 19:29 |
Opuslola: No, let's not go off thread. This topic is interesting. I don't know how the various heraldic symbology developed, except to say that certain symbols came to represent some noteworthy performance (in a lot of cases) by the bearer. I'll do some more research and get back to you when I have it.
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Posted: 21-Jan-2014 at 15:19 |
Thanks for the good posts! I always tend to consider the "Franks" as also French so some confusion is always apparent. After all, the French have been called "Frogs" for centuries, just like the Germans were referred to as Krauts, presumable because they loved sour kraut!, and even "cabbage heads!"
I contend that the standards mentioned above are all related and represent historical evolutionary developments of the symbol. What do you think?
How about this view of the execution?
http://static.environmentalgraffiti.com/sites/default/files/images/http-inlinethumb55.webshots.com-45494-2402807310104391629S600x600Q85.jpg
Or this one of the battle.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2447/4039593544_3ce6189a38_z.jpg
But why am I wasting your time and mine, here is a whole page of views of this battle.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=saladin+and+the+battle+of+hattin&qpvt=saladin+and+the+battle+of+hattin&FORM=IGRE#a
Enjoy,
Ron
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Posted: 15-Jan-2014 at 23:57 |
Opuslola: History of the Coat of Arms
The use of emblems and symbols as a means of identification is both ancient and worldwide. From the most ancient times, emblems have been used by families, clans, tribes, cities and nations, and by organizations of various kinds, both national and international.
There are those that believe that heraldic symbols go back to the 12 tribes of Israel. They claim that many of the heraldic symbols used in the middle ages derived from similar symbols used on the standards of the various tribes. Modern heraldry has evolved from this early form of heraldry, which became increasingly formalized during the middle ages.
The development of the suit of armor in the 12th century in Western Europe gave rise to individuals using heraldry symbols to differentiate men in armor from one another. The original thought behind the chosen heraldic symbol can almost never be known. Some choices are obvious - i.e. Bells to represent the name Belles or a bird as a play on the name Byrd.
One of the guiding principles of heraldry was that a coat of arms should clearly identify a particular person while at the same time attaching some importance to the family he belonged to. This led to the creation of distinguishing signs. In many instances the crest served as a means of differentiating individuals, and, as a result, their own family lines.
The system of a special mark of difference, or mark of cadency, (see Mark of Cadency section) for each member of the family began with Henry III. In medieval times the marks of difference on Italian arms were designs which represented one's political allegiance. Scotland, as well as many other countries, developed their own system of marks of difference. With each succeeding generation the process became more cumbersome. Great Britain is the only country in the world in which the classical procedure of using a mark of difference for individuals is still customary, and this is primarily the use of a silver label in the royal family.
There is a difference between the marks distinguishing the different members of a particular family and marks of favor. In almost all countries, and particularly those with a monarchy, additional signs are granted to deserving people, and also communities. These symbols are usually taken from the state or country arms of their sovereign. Thus many family arms bear a royal symbol.
Generally the language of heraldry suggests its warlike origin. The term Coat of arms is derived from the surcoat worn over the armor to keep off the rays of the sun. It was a waistcoat-like garment, on which the heraldic design was depicted. The knight wore the arms shown on the surcoat on his shield, the trappings of his horse, and his lance pennon. In addition, he might have painted on his helmet what was called his crest. Not all knights chose a crest. The motto is not an integral part of the coat of arms, and may be changed at the will of the user.
There are many terms used to indicate the heraldry design worn by the knight. They are referred to as coat of arms, arms, armorial bearings, armorial achievement, and shield. Some erroneously use the term crest to refer to the entire coat of arms.
A woman's coat of arms is not to be shown on her own shield or equipped with a helmet and crest because she is not expected to go to war. However, if she is a queen, she is entitled to the full heraldic achievement, with helmet, crest and shield. This is because the gender of the sovereign is immaterial in heraldry.
A symbol (charge) from a woman's coat of arms can be included on a husband's coat of arms if he so desires. This act, known as Marshaling, is especially prevalent if the wife is an heiress. This system of marshaling first began in Spain in the thirteenth century.
For more info see http://www.familynamesonline.com/coahistory.html
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Posted: 15-Jan-2014 at 23:30 |
Originally posted by opuslola
I concede that you are more educated upon the arts of heraldry than am I. But I just think that we or I had a misunderstanding. I apologize for being out of bounds in my post.
Can you explain the apparent development of the "Frog", the Trefoil, and the Flower?
And, oh! Just whom could forget about those pesky "bees?" smile
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Frogs in Heraldry, also referred to as toads, tadpoles, or powets. Used occasionally in English heraldry, but not found in French heraldry. Represents rapid determination. I'm not able to detail why a frog was chosen as each charge used on Arms granted to an individual are specific to the individual to whom they are granted, for example, bravery in Battle, or a deed noted by the King. The King of The Franks had three frogs as his charge. The Fleur de Lis, as I posted earlier represents a stylized form of the lily. It is the floral badge of France and is known as the "flower of light." It may represent one who fought for France - or against France. It also became an emblem of political power in France. The fleur de lis represents the Virgin Mary. In Ireland the fleur-de-lis often has a Christian significance. It may also represent the sixth son.Flowers are the symbol of hope and joy, and like the rest, the meaning is specific to an individual.
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Posted: 15-Jan-2014 at 20:40 |
I concede that you are more educated upon the arts of heraldry than am I. But I just think that we or I had a misunderstanding. I apologize for being out of bounds in my post.
Can you explain the apparent development of the "Frog", the Trefoil, and the Flower?
And, oh! Just whom could forget about those pesky "bees?" smile
Regards, Ron
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Posted: 15-Jan-2014 at 19:17 |
Opuslola: I don't intend to continue this with you. You made an incorrect assumption that I believed that the Trefoil and Fleur de Lis were not heraldic symbols. I've never said that. There's not even anything for us to disagree about, so why persist?
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Posted: 15-Jan-2014 at 00:48 |
Yes, toyomotor you might well be correct! So, since you know so much then why don't you educate all of us?
I would certainly love to learn what you claim to know?
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Originally posted by opuslola
toyomotor, are you suggesting that the "trefoil" and the "Fleur de Lis", are not a part and parcel of the art of heraldry?
You must either be mad or you hold some thing that you will now present to support your belief?
So, either support it or leave it along?
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Absolutely not! Of course the Trefoil and the Fleur De Lis are Heraldic symbols. The Fleur de Lis is described as meaning Purity; light; and is the floral badge of France; it also represents sixth son as mark of difference while the Trefoil means Perpetuity. I'm certainly not mad, but it is apparent that I know more about Heraldry than you do.
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Posted: 14-Jan-2014 at 23:33 |
toyomotor, are you suggesting that the "trefoil" and the "Fleur de Lis", are not a part and parcel of the art of heraldry?
You must either be mad or you hold some thing that you will now present to support your belief?
So, either support it or leave it along?
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Originally posted by opuslola
How do you explain a painting of Saladin wearing a vestment of "fleur de lis?"
How could any, and I mean, "any" old painter of any generation ever depict this figure wearing such vestments?
While I have no scanner to perform such a representation, and even if I did have one, I seem to be unable to do many things on this site that others of you do on a regular basis!
I do have the book, whereby, one can find said painting!
If necessary, I could even mail you the book, and you can look at it and post it yourself?
Or one of you could easily purchase said book for your self, at or thru, "Barnes & Noble!"
It can be seen on page 104 at, "Battles of the Crusades, 1097-1444"
Note, it refers to the events after the battle of Hattin!
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Hey, you're going off thread here, Saladins Fleur de Lis (or Trefoil perhaps) has nothing to do with Eagles and Crows. In Heraldry, the Eagle represents a "Person of noble nature, strength, bravery, and alertness; leadership; or one who is high-spirited, ingenious, quick-witted, and judicious; "True magnanimity and strength of mind" acc. to Guillim.
If wings "displayed," it signifies protection."
An entirely different representation of the Raven is "Divine providence", not particularly war like.
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Posted: 12-Jan-2014 at 19:55 |
Originally posted by opuslola
No, as far as I know, the depictions I wish you to see, come from books, and I have scanned those into my computer.
The above is a depiction of Saladin after the Battle of Horns, where he kills Guy, and accepts the resignation of the real King!
My question still exists, just why would any artist clothe a "Saracen" in the garments of a French King?
Note that Saladin is wearing a chest protector with the "fleur de Lis" apparent!
Since a lot of these old depictions are a "consolidated" depiction, then you will see differing points of view which are time related upon the same depiction! Thus, upon the above depiction, you will be able to see Saladin himself in the upper center of the depiction, cutting off the head of Guy!
Thus my question still remains, just why would any artist denote a "king" of the "saracens", as being from a royal house of France?
I would like to thank my step daughter for doing the above! Although I watched her do it, I still have no idea how she did it? |
Sidney! Here is one of them!
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Posted: 12-Jan-2014 at 18:02 |
Notice to new viewers, the above posts are a few years old but they contain some good information.
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But, back to the above golf depiction, upon closer examination, it does seem that he has taken what could be called a very good golf swing with a spiked mace!
Nice extension of the left arm!, as well as a great shoulder turn!@
FORE!
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I, at one time, held a 3 handicap! I also have a low score to my credit with a 63!, albeit on a short public course, where one improved ones lie, in the fairway! The par was 71!
But, to make things any funnier, I also shot a 90 one the same course within a few weeks!
Golf was to me, for a number of years, my only outlet!
Then later in life, I found that I could beat people at "words" where I could not beat them at golf!
Just where do we stand on that "score?"
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I actually worked at the Noble sport of Flog I carried a B card for awhile, [Asst. Pro, mainly teaching] but mainly was involved in course maint. as Asst. Supt and later as Greens Supt.
Unfortunately, do to a serious injury I am no longer able to play. However, I still maintain an avid interest in the evolution of the game and the equipment.
One important factor that's being overlooked, when dealing with Medieval artwork you must remember that 80% of the population was illiterate. These paintings were frequently story line works. Made to replace the written word. Paintings were also used to advertise or commemorate important events. Many time these paintings were done by people who hadn't actually been there. So you get things like Saladin shown in the raiment of a French king, as that may have been the most important person the artist had ever seen.
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