13th century....german

Ogedei · Post by **Ogedei** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:20 am

Can someone point me towards what might have been used as emblishment on tunics during the 13th century in Germany?

I realize that is a huge time period, so any and all would be awesome.

Thank you in advance.

Ogedei

Galfrid atte grene · Post by **Galfrid atte grene** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:09 pm

Here's one example: Ludwig IV (d. 1227) has what appears to be a sea shell on his garment. I suppose it is an element of his heraldry?

Baron Alcyoneus · Post by **Baron Alcyoneus** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:40 pm

It is a symbol of having gone on Crusade.

Galfrid atte grene · Post by **Galfrid atte grene** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:58 pm

Is there somewhere I can read more about that? I found that the scallop symbolizes pilgrimage to Compostela and later pilgrimage in general, but nothing about Crusade.

Baron Alcyoneus · Post by **Baron Alcyoneus** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 4:25 pm

You are probably right, I'm probably adding more to it than it means.

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