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Pseudo-Kodinos also enumerates various banners and insignia used in imperial processions: one named archistratēgos (ἀρχιστράτηγος, "chief general"); another with images of renowned prelates and eight streamers known as oktapodion (ὀκταπόδιον, "octopus"); another in the form of a cross with the images of St. Demetrius ...
"feeder of war-gull" = "feeder of raven" = "warrior" Ravens feed on dead bodies left after a battle. N: Þorbjörn Hornklofi, Glymdrápa: warrior destroyers of eagle's hunger eyðendr arnar hungrs "destroyers of eagle's hunger" = "feeders of eagle" = "warrior" Eagles, also, feed on dead bodies left after a battle. N: Þorbjörn Þakkaskáld ...
Rungus are typically about 45–50 cm (18–20 inches) in length with a long narrow shaft for a handle and heavy knob or ball at the end in the manner of other indigenous cudgels such as the Irish shillelagh or South African knobkierie. In Maasai culture, the rungu is an important emblem of warrior status for young males.
The shield and lions stand on a silhouette of Mount Kenya containing in the foreground examples of Kenya agricultural produce - coffee, pyrethrum, sisal, tea, maize and pineapples. The coat of arms is supported by a scroll upon which is written the word 'Harambee'. In Swahili, Harambee means "pulling together" or "all for one".
Its ranks of veterans who had fought in our most significant wars proudly honor our nation with its most revered symbol — the American flag. The American flag: 50 Stars, 13 stripes and three colors.
Anyone who publicly and intentionally destroys, disperses, deteriorates, renders useless or smears the national flag or another emblem of the state is punished with imprisonment for up to two years. For the purposes of criminal law, the national flag means the official flag of the state and any other flag bearing the national colours. [Note 3]
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As a warrior will usually carry a shield in the left hand, the animal shown on the shield will then face toward the knight's body. Humans and human-like beings are presumed to be shown affronté . The heraldic terms dexter ('right') and sinister ('left') represent the shield bearer's perspective, not the viewer's.