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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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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.
The Royal Bend of Castile of the kingdom of Castile. The Royal Bend of Castile (Banda Real de Castilla) was the heraldic flag of the monarchs of the Crown of Castile, a personal banner of military use, distinctive indicating to the troops the presence of the monarch and allowed them to have identified his position in the battles.
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