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Re: [Tigers] Rootes Emblem

To: Stu Brennan <stubrennan@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Rootes Emblem
From: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@SoCal.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:15:37 -0700
Stu,

A good source of the MANY Sunbeam emblems can be found, and purchased, 
from Sunbeam Specialty.  Here is a link to the catalog page:

http://www.rootes.com/Catalogpages/p26.html

There is a fine article on the subject by our friend the late 'Ole' 
Olson, past president of Sunbeam Owner's Group of San Diego:

"What kind of "Beastie" is that, on my Tiger Crest?"

http://www.tigersunited.com/articles/oo-tc/h-dog.asp

"John Talbot the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury who fought against Joan of Arc.  
The Talbot Hounds and was a badge worn by his soldiers/retainers.  
Heraldically described as "A lion statant with tail extended.  "Statant 
Attitude" .  This apparently refers to the position of the arm and paw. 
Standing on all feet, facing to the right is "Statant".  With one paw 
raised in a striking position, and the others ready to spring, is 
"passant". "

The actual heraldic example of the "talbot passant" is also shown here:

http://www.library.nd.edu/rarebooks/digital_projects/heraldry/charges/beasts.shtml


It is a "Talbot Hound".

"You pays your money, and you makes your choice"

All sources linked.

Steve

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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com
<http://www.TigersUnited.com>



Stu Brennan wrote:
> I'm looking for a good graphic of the Rootes "Dog" emblem, the round one
> with the dog or lion or whatever it is, on the circular blue background.
> Anybody know whwere there is one on line or have something?
>  
> Stu Brennan
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