The story of the Union Jack; how it grew and what it is, particularly in its connection with the history of Canada (1897)
Cumberland, Barlow, 1846-1913 · Toronto W. Briggs · leaf 169
date, 1605, andon the shield in the centre are three Irishharps, having the rounded front pillar andthe curious upper sweep of the neck, termedthe harmonic curve, of the type known asthat of Brian Boru. Although this Irish harp was introduced inthe seal of the Irish city during his reign, theemblem… … 35. Arms of Quee>^Victoria. sovereigns until Queen Victoria, in whosearms (35), and on whose banner, it is fre-quentl}^ displayed. As the pagan emblem had, through thebanner of Constantine, been changed to the Christian cross of St. Patrick,so now centuries afterwards,the Hibernian harp in…
Flags -- Great Britain
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