Cornish symbols
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Many different symbols are associated with Cornwall, a region which has disputed constitutional status within the United Kingdom (confer the Constitutional status of Cornwall). Saint Piran's Flag, a white cross on a black background is often seen in Cornwall. The Duchy of Cornwall shield of 15 gold bezants on a black field is also used. Because of these two symbols black, white and gold are considered colours symbolic of Cornwall.
Quick Facts Anthem, Language ...
Anthem | Trelawny |
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Language | English and Cornish |
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Bird | Chough |
Fish | Pilchard |
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Tree | Cornish Oak |
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Costume | Cornish kilts and tartans |
Instrument | Cornish bagpipes |
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Quick Facts Use, Design ...
Use | Personal Standard of the Duke of Cornwall |
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Design | Sable; 15 Bezants Or Five, Four, Three, Two, One. |
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Quick Facts Coat of Arms of the Diocese of Truro, Armiger ...
Coat of Arms of the Diocese of Truro | |
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Armiger | Diocese of Truro |
Shield | Argent, on a saltire gules, a key, ward upward, in bend, surmounted by a sword, hilt upward, in bend sinister, both or. In base, a fleur de lys sable. The whole within a bordure sable, fifteen bezants. |
Use | For all churches in the Diocese and the Bishop of Truro |
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Saint Piran's Flag is the flag of Cornwall. It was first described as the Standard of Cornwall in 1838.[1] It has since been used by Cornish people as a symbol of identity.[2]