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First mentioned by [[Pliny the Elder]], the Yale is a spotted antelope-like beast used in [[heraldry]]. It is about the size of a [[horse]], with tusks, long horns, and the tail of a [[lion]] or [[goat]]. The horns are able to swivel independently and are virtually always shown parted rather than parallel. |
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First granted as a device in the early 1950's, it was previously used as a supporter by the mother of [[Henry VII]]. |
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Latest revision as of 11:28, 1 January 2008
First mentioned by Pliny the Elder, the Yale is a spotted antelope-like beast used in heraldry. It is about the size of a horse, with tusks, long horns, and the tail of a lion or goat. The horns are able to swivel independently and are virtually always shown parted rather than parallel.
First granted as a device in the early 1950's, it was previously used as a supporter by the mother of Henry VII.
