Lion Rampant mystery

[Tinto]

Anyone recognize this badge, approx.80mm high.
Thanks, John

[Rob Miller]

Czech?

Rob

[Home Guard]

Rob, you are right, it is Czech Republic.

Why two tails on the lion? "The lion was at first represented with one tail. Later a second tail was added, for the help provided by the King P?emysl Otakar I fighting the Saxons (Beware - this is just a legend (from Dalimil's chronicle)). "

Terry

[Tinto]

Thanks, Rob, and Terry,
Great knowledge on this Forum.
Cheers, John

[Tinto]

Hi Terry,
I wonder why there is a crown on this badge if a Czech Republic?
Cheers, John

Originally Posted by Home Guard

Rob, you are right, it is Czech Republic.

Why two tails on the lion? "The lion was at first represented with one tail. Later a second tail was added, for the help provided by the King P?emysl Otakar I fighting the Saxons (Beware - this is just a legend (from Dalimil's chronicle)). "

Terry

[Mike_2817]

Could it be part of the Bohemian crown jewels? also called the Czech crown jewels. After 1918 and the establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic the Crown Jewels ceased to serve their original function, but remained important as symbols of national independence and statehood.

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/526217537686531333/

[Home Guard]

Sorry Tinto, A good question I cannot answer why the crown. Perhaps some medieval or later connection???

Terry

[Tinto]

Hi Mike,
A good suggestion, thanks.
Cheers, John

Originally Posted by Mike_2817

Could it be part of the Bohemian crown jewels? also called the Czech crown jewels. After 1918 and the establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic the Crown Jewels ceased to serve their original function, but remained important as symbols of national independence and statehood.

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/526217537686531333/

[skyeman]

hi,

I'll put my farthing on Luxembourg.