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VOC BLADES: A comprehensive look

21st February 2014, 06:03 PM

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Maurice

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Quote:

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.

Maurice

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