The Golden Eagle was the battle standard carried by Lucius at the legendary Battle of Soissons against King Arthur.
- ARTHURIAN ITEMS
- French Romance Tradition
- General Arthurian Tradition
- Heraldry and Regalia
- Source | Le Morte Darthur
- Source | Perceval, or Le Conte del Graal
- Source | Peredur
- Source | Post-Vulgate Queste del Saint Graal
- Source | Vulgate Estoire del Saint Graal
- Source | Vulgate Mort Artu
- Source | Vulgate Queste del Saint Graal
In his dream, Bohort sees the lily: a sign of mercy, duty, and moral reflection. Like the Grail itself, it calls the knight to act with virtue, guiding him toward wisdom and the path of true honor.
Merlin gave Arthur the Dragon Banner for his battles against the rebel kings. Sometimes carried by Merlin, sometimes by Sir Kay, the banner symbolized royal authority and, on rare occasions, even displayed magical effects.
The Crown of Gold, discovered by Sir Melias during the Grail Quest, symbolizes wordly pride and temptation.
The garment of the giant slain by Arthur, associated with one of the most brutal episodes of the tradition.
In Arthurian romance, Ban’s Crown is entrusted to Gwenbaus in the Forest Perilous. Though not inherently magical, it becomes entwined with the forest’s enchantment.
Arthur’s Insignia, said to bear the image of St. Mary or the cross of Christ, symbolized divine protection in battle, though early sources likely intended the emblem to appear on his shield rather than on his shoulders.
The Crown of Arthur was said to be part of the regalia of Gwynedd, surrendered to Edward I in 1283 and later kept at Westminster Abbey.