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Spreadeagle (heraldry)
The popular, informal term spread eagle is derived from a heraldic depiction of an eagle "displayed," with both wings, the body and the legs displayed, which has been used as the emblem of a number of states and monarchs.
Examples can be seen:
- on the Great Seal of the United States
- the Bundesadler of Germany
- on the Coat of Arms of Poland
- on the Coat of Arms of Romania
The name The Spread Eagle is also used for a number of public houses in Britain, with a number of historic coaching inns bearing the name.
See also
Last updated: 05-10-2005 14:53:02
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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