2006-06-20 00:44:07 · 12 answers · asked by Aston G 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
Following the Norman conquest of England after 1066, the arms of the House of Normandy were used in England, two golden lions on a red field.
When King Richard I ("The Lionheart") came to the throne he adopted his personal arms as three golden lions on a red field. The origin of these arms is thought to be based on the earlier Norman arms. According to one tradition, the extra lion was added to two existing Norman lions to represent the combined Anglo-Norman realm. According to another tradition the two leopards were combined with the single leopard of Aquitaine on the acquisition of these continental territories by the English Crown. Other heraldic authorities have claimed that at an early stage in the development of heraldry the number of Norman lions was not fixed and that it is simply a matter of design as to why England has ended up with three heraldic lions and Normandy with two.
2006-06-20 00:51:33 · answer #1 · answered by woonie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
3 Lions On A Shirt
2016-12-18 08:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
three lions is the English symbol - think of the flags during the crusades and Richard Lionheart, one of the middle ages kings. Its our identity!
2006-06-20 00:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by elmleaquack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
three lions were the symbol for richard the lionheart and the knights of the crusades so are an ancient symbol for national courage
2006-06-20 00:58:40 · answer #4 · answered by a_scorah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 lions are for richard the lionheart, the king from ages ago. he symbolised strength and thats what the lions are for- symbolism of how strong they are or believe to be.
2006-06-20 00:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by paulamathers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a coat of arms of England
2006-06-20 00:47:54 · answer #6 · answered by sling it bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I'm not english but this is easy!!
Each lion stand for the historic english provinces...
Mercia... Wessex etc etc
Cheers!!
2006-06-20 00:49:21 · answer #7 · answered by East Bay Punk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think it is its history i mean the lion was a major symbol back then. they were on shields and flags and a lot of things.
2006-06-20 00:48:36 · answer #8 · answered by Emily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the other two didnt turn up for the photo
2006-06-20 00:49:33 · answer #9 · answered by spudster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not actually lions.
2006-06-20 00:47:39 · answer #10 · answered by badgerbeetle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋