Hi everyone, I'm looking for some information on the Czech lion symbol - coat of arms. I've searched the internet and have found good information on the history of the symbol, but specifically I would like to know why the lion has two tails. If anyone could provide some insight on that I would appreciate it. Děkuji
Most likely it was reward of the Emperor to Bohemian king for help in war. Unfortunately historic sources differ, which king and which emperor But it was probably sometime around year 1100 +/-50 years. Czech source: http://www.ptejteseknihovny.cz/uloziste ... uocasy-lev
The second tail was probably added to the lion as a reward for help of the king Přemysl Otakar I (?1155-1230) to the emperor in battles against Saxons, however, the convincing proof is the seal used by the king Přemysl Otakar II (1233-1278). Source: LOUDA, Jiří: Království české: erby a rodokmeny vládnoucích rodů ... Havířov : Petr P.Pavlík, 1996. s. 22-23. ISBN 80-85574-09-8.