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Old 05-07-2005, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Carl Goodwin
The Alfa badge dates back to the Crusades: Christians vs. Muslims. Did you notice the cross on the other side of the emblem? The early Christians had no concerns about political correctness and they were proud to have defeated their enemy.
Actually Carl, although you are technically correct that the Visconti coat of arms dates back to the crusades, the story is that the Crusading knight killed a Saracen whose shield was painted with the symbol of the Serpent devouring a Christian. The Visconti (Viscount) then added that symbol to his family coat of arms upon his return. So, originally...it symbolized a Muslim killing a Christian I suppose.
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