On the left, the shield is supported by the English Lion. On the right it is supported by the Unicorn of Scotland. The unicorn is chained because in medieval times a free unicorn was considered a very dangerous beast. It was believed that only a virgin could tame a unicorn. Never underestimate the power of women, eh. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.
I like that last sentence..,
ReplyDeleteLooks like the current version as well
ReplyDeleteNice sign with a splendid explanation.
ReplyDeleteIt's an impressive coat of arms for sure.
ReplyDeleteOh, I didn't know that about virgins and unicorns!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful one, Randy!
ReplyDeleteThe folk lore behind all this is fascinating. It's hard to believe our ancestors were like this.
ReplyDeleteIt quite beautiful. I don't believe in unicorns. There are so many things I might suggest about virgins that it is best I not say anything at all. Someone told me once, though, that virginity is overrated. I didn't know what to say then, either, 'cause the person who said it was a youthful virgin. Nah, I'm just making all that up. Could be a funny story though.
ReplyDeleteOh your funny Andy. Oh I remarked of you on my blog today. I hope you don't mine along with two other fav male men of blogger land.
ReplyDeleteYou have a good night. I enjoy all your photos. Your a master in your display of your photos. Oh I bet I have told you a thousand times. Right.
Na,Na, right. .
very regal..
ReplyDeletefrankly my dear
Very neat, but please translate! Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately there are no unicorns around here, but I have no idea about virgins. Lovely coat of arms. I've always liked its looks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful craftmanship in that seal.
ReplyDeleteI did not know the story of the chained unicorn. Interesting one. And an impressive capture of the coat of arms.
ReplyDeleteFine image and your observation about women is very profound.
ReplyDeleteunicorns and virgins are equally rare beasts
ReplyDeleteAnd yet... the slogan in french? I didn't know about this!
ReplyDeleteThe coat of arms is nicely carved. And, your explanation was most informative.
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