Is this the Czech code of Armor?

Discussion in 'Looking for Ancestors' started by momof3, Dec 15, 2006.

  1. momof3

    momof3 Member

    momof3, Dec 15, 2006
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  2. wer

    wer Well-Known Member

    Do you think coat of arms? Concretely this one?

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    No, it isn't Czech coat of arms. This is coat of arms of The Moravian Genealogical and Heraldic Society in Brno.

    This is coat of arms of the Czech Republic:

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    And this is coat of arms of Bohemia used as small (= simplified version) coat of arms of the Czech Republic.

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    wer, Dec 15, 2006
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  3. Viktor

    Viktor Well-Known Member

    Was always wondering why the Tiger has a double tail -- Never received a expanation form the folks..

    Viktor
     
    Viktor, Dec 15, 2006
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  4. eso

    eso Well-Known Member

    It's a lion, not tiger and on this forum is recent topic about double tail somewhere.
     
    eso, Dec 16, 2006
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  5. wer

    wer Well-Known Member

    Yes, this thread, but we wasn't concerned on Viktor's question.

    The oldiest known explanation is in the Chronicle of Dalimil. Supposedly, Ottokar I of Bohemia was honoured by the second tail by Emperor Otto IV in recognition of military aid against rebellious Saxons in 1204. Unfortunately, no other source confirms this story.

    There's a lot of other legends explaining this. Usual reasoning is that the lion's tail was split by sword in a battle.
     
    wer, Dec 16, 2006
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