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leopard

The leopard is a symbol of a valiant warrior who braves dangers with force and courage. In early heraldry leopards were often represented passant guardant and there were often no less than two on a shield, while lions were usually rampant and usually no more than two. Therefore it would probably be more correct for the lions of England to be blazoned leopards; probably, though, the same animal was intended but different names were given to each position. In later times, both animals were called lions. The leopard's head jessant is a leopard swallowing a fleur-de-lis. Edward III is said to have conferred the device during his wars in France, as a reward to leaders who served under him in his victorious campaigns. The idea behind the symbol is that the leopard of the English arms is swallowing the lily of the French coat.

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