Heraldry of the church: a handbook for decorators (1911)
Dorling, E. E. (Edward Earle) · London : A. R. Mowbray & co., ltd. · leaf 150
dother virtues, and especially peace andcharity . . . and so great was her pru-dence that not only all common folk butsometimes even kings and princes soughtcounsel of her and found it. It is relatedthat the people adored her, and certainstones which are found there having theform of snakes coiled… … S. HILDA, ABBESS OF WHITBY 140 Heraldry of the Church S. James. July 25 z^zure three scallops gold. The scallop shell, the ancient emblemof S. James, seems to have been assignedto him by the Spaniards who reverencedhim as their patron and protector. Ascallop was worn as a sign by all pilgrimswho…
Church decoration and ornament · Heraldry, Sacred
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