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THE
LOST BOOK OF NOSTRADAMUS
[To view larger plate image - click on
picture]PLATE # 52 In this image we see the following objects for consideration: A RED HEART SUROUNDED BY 5 FLEUR DE LIS SYMBOLS, A TURTLE, AND A GOLD RING Remember, there were 5 inverted shields in image # 49 NOT YET COMPLETED |
| Fleur-de-lis:
Heraldically this was a flower, it stands at the head of the flowers in
heraldry. Its origin is unknown; one "authority" claiming that it was
brought down from heaven by an angel for the arms of France. It
is also said to mean the flower of Louis (Fleur de Louis), and was
certainly used by Louis VII. It is undoubtedly the "flower of the
Lilly." Originally the royal banner of France was semee-of-lis
(completely covered with fleurs-de-lis); but from the time of Charles
VI it has consisted of three golden fleurs-de-lis on a blue
field. The fleurs-de-lis did not at first meet with much favor in
England so it did not become popular, in fact, until its assumption by
Edward III. George VI, on his accession, abolished French
quartering, in the English royal arms. When used as a difference the
fleur-de-lis represents the sixth son. Note: France represents the
tribe of Reuben, so the original flower may have been Mandrakes. |
 fleur de lis
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