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“ The rose dimidiated with the pomegranate, was adopted as beingsymbolical of the junction of England and Spain .

“The phoenix in flames was assumed by Edward VI. in allusionto the particular nature of his birth; and was granted by him to thefamily of Seymour.

“ A white falcon crowned, and holding a sceptre, was assumedby Queen Anne Boleyn as her peculiar badge, and continued by herdaughter Queen Elizabeth.

“ The harp, an ancient badge of Ireland , was used by QueenElizabeth.

“ The rose, environed by the garter with its motto, was a badge ofseveral branches of the Tudor family.

“ All these badges were represented crowned, when borne by themonarch, and were occasionally placed between the royal supporters.”

For several of these, and other badges borne by the Tudors, seeIllustrations.

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