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CCW It's Not Just For Criminals Anymore Tshirt
CCW – Carry – Conceal – Weapons. Show support for our 2nd amendment rights, It's Not Just For Criminals Anymore
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Emblem of the Papacy Official Pope Symbol Coat Tie
The pope (from Latin: “papa” or “father” from Greek πάππας, pappas) is the Bishop of Rome and as such, is leader of the worldwide Catholic Church (that is, both the Latin Rite and the Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Roman Pontiff). The current office-holder is Pope Benedict XVI, who was elected in papal conclave on 19 April 2005. The office of the pope is called the Papacy, and his ecclesiastical jurisdiction the “Holy See” (Sancta Sedes in Latin) or “Apostolic See” (the latter on the basis that both St. Peter and St. Paul were martyred at Rome). The pope is also head of state of Vatican City, a sovereign city-state entirely enclaved by Rome. 1000's more Coat of Arms available – CLICK HERE Visit our main site at http://www.jnniepce.com/ A coat of arms, more properly called an armorial achievement, armorial bearings, or often just arms for short, in European tradition, is a design belonging to a particular person (or group of people) and used by them in a wide variety of ways. Historically, they were used by knights to identify them apart from enemy soldiers. In Continental Europe, commoners were able to adopt burgher arms. Unlike seals and emblems, coats of arms have a formal description that is expressed as a blazon. In the 21st century, coats of arms are still in use by a variety of institutions and individuals (for example several universities have guidelines on how their coats of arms may be used and protect their use). The art of designing, displaying, describing and recording arms is called heraldry. The use of coats of arms by countries, states, provinces, towns and villages is called civic heraldry. In the heraldic traditions of England and Scotland an individual, rather than a family, had a coat of arms. In those traditions coats of arms are legal property transmitted from father to son; wives and daughters could also bear arms modified to indicate their relation to the current holder of the arms. Undifferenced arms are used only by one person at any given time. Other descendants of the original bearer could bear the ancestral arms only with some difference: usually a color change or the addition of a distinguishing charge. One such charge is the label, which in British usage (outside the Royal Family) is now always the mark of an heir apparent. Because of their importance in identification, particularly in seals on legal documents, the use of arms was strictly regulated; few countries continue in this today. This has been carried out by heralds and the study of coats of arms is therefore called “heraldry”. Some other traditions (e.g., Polish heraldry) are less restrictive — allowing, for example, all members of a dynastic house or family to use the same arms, although one or more elements may be reserved to the head of the house. In time, the use of arms spread from military entities to educational institutes, and other establishments. According to a design institute article, “The modern logo and corporate livery have evolved from the battle standard and military uniform of medieval times”. In his book, The Visual Culture of Violence in the Late Middle Ages, Valentin Groebner argues that the images composed on coats of arms are in many cases designed to convey a feeling of power and strength, often in military terms. The author Helen Stuart argues that some coats of arms were a form of corporate logo. Museums on medieval armory also point out that as emblems they may be viewed as precursors to the corporate logos of modern society, used for group identity formation. Note that not all personal or corporate insignia are heraldic, though they may share many features. For example, flags are used to identify ships (where they are called ensigns), embassies and such, and they use the same colors and designs found in heraldry, but they are not usually considered to be heraldic. A country may have both a national flag and a national coat of arms, and the two may not look alike at all. For example, the flag of Scotland (St Andrew's Cross) has a white saltire on a blue field, but the royal arms of Scotland has a red lion within a double tressure on a gold (or) field. The Great Seal of the United States is often said to be the coat of arms of the United States. The blazon (“Paleways of 13 pieces, argent and gules; a chief, azure”) is intentionally to preserve the symbolic number 13. Most American states generally have seals, which fill the role of a coat of arms. However, the state of Vermont (founded as the independent Vermont Republic) follows the American convention of assigning use of a seal for authenticating official state documents and also has its own separate coat of arms. Many American social fraternities and sororities, especially college organizations, use coats of arms in their symbolism. These arms vary widely in their level of adherence to European heraldic tradition. Organizations formed outside the United States with U.S. membership also may have a coat of arms. Roman Catholic dioceses and cathedrals have a coat of arms. Description Source Wikipedia
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Mississippi ~ Vintage Mississipp State Seal Shield Post Cards
Mississippi ~ Vintage Dakota State Shield Vintage State of Mississippi Seal / Shield – Statehood – Motto From our collection of vintage old fashioned State Seals of many early American States. Seals often include the state motto in Latin and the year of statehood.
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Oklahoma State Flag Postcards
Oklahoma's State Flag. Many products are very easy to modify or customize. You can add or change images and text, and change background colors. Simply click the “Customize it” button. Feel free to contact the store for design help if you need it – use the “Send Message” link on the sidebar of the store's homepage.Please see all the state, country and other flag products available in our gallery.For other great designs please visit the ZephyrusBooks Gallery here at Zazzle.
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"Don't Tread On Me" Shirt
The Gadsden Flag design is a classic emblem of independence and liberty. Ben Franklin himself noted how the rattlesnake was a perfect emblem of the American Spirit and vigilance against tyranny with its eyes never shut by lids and “She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders.” LibertyManiacs is proud to offer a wide array of Gadsden designs on products. Better yet, these products are all able to be edited by you to represent your individual take on this historic emblem of liberty. So please, play around with the designs, make them yours, and let us know your thoughts and ideas for more great liberty products!
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Dimmit's Goliad Flag Hat Embroidered Baseball Cap
Okay liberty-loving Texans, as you probably already know this hat design is based off of the Dimmit's Goliad Flag design of 1824. The insurgent banner was designed by Goliad garrison commander, Capt. Phillip Dimmitt, dramatically reflected the political shift of Texians and Capt. Dimmitt away from support of the independent statehood of Texas in the Mexican Federalist Republic and return to the Constitution of 1824 to support of complete separation from Mexico as an independent Republic.
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Semper Fi iPhone Case iPhone 5 Covers
The Latin motto “Semper Fidelis”, shortened to “Semper Fi” means “Always Faithful”. This image has a closeup of an American Flag, and USMC ceremonial sabre. This case makes a perfect graduation gift for your favorite military person with an iPhone.
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Socks to be You! Pins
Maybe it socks to be you but maybe that isn’t so bad. Sock it to yourself with this sassy snarky sock monkey design. Don’t miss out on all the monkey madness get a fun and cute sock monkey shirt or gift today.
Just Marshmellows in Chocolate Hat
Hot tubbing is awesome especially when it’s a tub full of steaming hot chocolate. This super cute happy marshmallow design is perfect for those winter nights when you curl up with some cocoa, and those hot summer nights when you want to relax in the hot tub. Get a cute marshmallow shirt or gift today!
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