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Heraldry in Wales has a tradition distinct from that of English and Scottish heraldry. There is evidence that heraldry was already being used in Wales by the middle of the thirteenth century; for instance, in Gwynedd, two sons of Llywelyn the Great are recorded as having borne coats of arms in this period. [ 1 ]
The daffodil is the national flower of Wales, worn on St David's Day (1 March) in Wales. The daffodil may be known as Welsh: cenhinen Bedr (Saint Peter's leek). [24] The Sessile Oak, also called the Welsh Oak is the national tree of Wales. [25] The red kite is sometimes named as the national symbol of wildlife in Wales. [26]
The Welsh Dragon (Welsh: y Ddraig Goch, meaning 'the red dragon'; pronounced [ə ˈðraiɡ ˈɡoːχ]) is a heraldic symbol that represents Wales and appears on the national flag of Wales. Ancient leaders of the Celtic Britons that are personified as dragons include Maelgwn Gwynedd, Mynyddog Mwynfawr and Urien Rheged.
The Prince of Wales's feathers are the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales, the heir to the British throne. The badge consists of three white ostrich feathers encircled by a gold coronet . A ribbon below the coronet bears the German motto Ich dien ( German: [ɪç ˈdiːn] , modern German "ich diene", "I serve").
Media in category "Coat of arms images for Subdivisions of Wales" The following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. C. File:Caerphilly arms.png; N.
Royal Badge of Wales; Armiger: Charles III: Adopted: 2008: Motto: Pleidiol Wyf i'm Gwlad, Welsh for "I am true to my country": Badge: Within a circular riband vert fimbriated Or bearing the motto Pleidiol Wyf i'm Gwlad in letters the same and ensigned with a representation of the Crown proper, an escutcheon quarterly Or and gules four lions passant guardant counterchanged armed and langued ...
Pages in category "National symbols of Wales" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
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