The arts in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (1886)
Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884, Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850-1918 · London : J.S. Virtue & Co. · leaf 222
heir study,at least in principle, to preserve its military characteristics. Their suitsdepicted, it is said, the triumphs or the honours of war—the crownsof oak-leaves or ivy, the bells were the bright insignia of the Germannobihty, and the purple was the recompense of their valiant warriors.The… … Fig-s. 173 to 178.—German Round-shaped Cards, with the Monogram T. \V,I. King of Parrots. 2. Queen of Carnations. 3. Knave of Columbine. 4. Knave of Hares.5. Three of Parrots. 6. Ace of Carnations.^Bibl, Xat. of Paris.) 174 PLAYING-CARDS, this, the oldest game was the Landsknccht, or lansquenet…
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