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The coat of arms of the Spanish autonomous community of Castile and León depicts the traditional arms of Castile (the yellow castle) quartered with the arms of León (the purple lion). It is topped with a royal crown. The lion design is attributed to Alfonso VII, [1] who became king of Castile and León in 1126.
Heraldic Sign of the King of Castile, 1171-1214 (Shield non adopted) Coat of arms and Shield of the Castilian monach, 1214-1390 In 1230 Castile united with the en:Kingdom of León in the en:Crown of Castile .
The heraldic castle of Castile in homage to Queen Blanche (Sainte-Chapelle, Paris). The coat of arms of Castile was the heraldic emblem of its monarchs.Historian Michel Pastoureau says that the original purpose of heraldic emblems and seals was to facilitate the exercise of power and the identification of the ruler, due to what they offered for achieving these aims.
Shield File:Arms of Castile.svg Heraldic Sign of the King of Castile, 1171-1214 (Shield non adopted) Coat of arms and Shield of the Castilian monach, 1214-1390 In 1230 Castile united with the en:Kingdom of León in the en:Crown of Castile .
Shield File:Arms of Castile and Leon.svg This image shows a flag , a coat of arms , a seal or some other official insignia . The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries.
Common design File:Coat of Arms of Castile (1390-15th Century).svg This image shows a flag , a coat of arms , a seal or some other official insignia . The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries.
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Heraldic Sign of the King of Castile, 1171-1214 (Shield non adopted) Coat of arms and Shield of the Castilian monach, 1214-1390 In 1230 Castile united with the en:Kingdom of León in the en:Crown of Castile .