Carved Stone Shield of the Arms of England and France

Carved Stone Shield of the Arms of England and France

Building Materials, Weapons and Armor

Given this shield's weight and material manufacture, it was likely used for decorative purposes. It could also have been part of a greater stone effigy.In the mid-1800s, when the Guildhall was being reconstructed, this artifact was discovered in the roof of the building. The shield depicts six lions, divided into groups of three- the Royal Insignia of England- as well as a field of fleurs-de-lis- also depicted on the Royal Shield of France. The lions are set in a red backdrop while the fleurs-de-lis are set in a blue backdrop for the royal colors of England and France, respectively.

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Late 14th century

Tessa Bloechl

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Still Image

Stone Shield

Height: 630mm
Width: 510mm
Depth: 160mm
Weight: 38.5kg