Prince of Gwynedd, St Mary's Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK
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The insignia of four lions on a yellow and red backing was the original coat of arms of the Prince of Wales (Gwynedd), when the title meant a Welsh lord held the title, not as it does since 1284 when the English took the title to mean next in line.
Waymark Code: WMD8GZ
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/05/2011
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The insignia of four lions on a yellow and red backing was the original coat of arms of the Prince of Wales (Gwynedd), when the title meant a Welsh lord held the title, not as it does since 1284 when the English took the title to mean next in line to the English (British throne).
The coat of arms is on a standard scale shield with a four panel, red with gold with a lion rampart on each panel in alternating colours (top left red lion on yellow)
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Historic country
Full name of the bearer: The Prince of Wales (prior to 1284)
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
On a plaque where the last Welsh prince of Wales was executed.
Material / Design: Painting (enamel) on metal
Blazon (heraldic description):
The coat of arms is on a standard scale shield with a four panel, red with gold with a lion rampart on each panel in alternating colours (top left red lion on yellow)
Address:
Plaque
St Mary's Street
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
England
UK
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed
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