Who Knew? You Are What You Wear

Who Knew? You Are What You Wear

by | Mar 12, 2022 | "Who Knew?" series, Blog, History

In my first blog, we learned the meaning of various images on the British monarch’s coat of arms.  One of the images discussed was ermine, a rare fur that was incredibly expensive.  Therefore, it was worn only by the truly wealthy, usually nobility. During my...
Who Knew? Battlefield Status Symbols

Who Knew? Battlefield Status Symbols

by | Mar 5, 2022 | "Who Knew?" series, Blog, History

In our last blog post, we discussed the imagery on the British monarch’s coat of arms.  Why the lion?  The unicorn?  The feathers?  Well, now we know! I also mentioned the helmet – an iconic symbol of a warrior.  But did you know there’s more hidden meaning behind the...