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Old 21st February 2014, 05:03 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

The early example of a lion with sword carved into the chair is "interesting."
The Dutch Lion is a symbol of heraldry.
Allready in the earliest heraldry works we find lions, symbol of strength, on weapon shields.

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