Fleur-de-Lis Symbol - History, Meaning, and Heraldic Significance #1368009 (License: Personal Use)

The fleur-de-lis is a stylized lily or iris that has served as a prominent heraldic symbol since medieval times, especially associated with French royalty and Catholicism. Its symmetrical design features three petals bound by a band, often interpreted as representing the Holy Trinity or virtues like faith, wisdom, and chivalry. Today, it appears in flags, coats of arms, architecture, and decorative arts worldwide.

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