Legend of the Four Blood Bars. As Wilfred the Hairy (840-897) lay dying, the French King Charles the Bald (823-877) offered him a coat of arms in gratitude for his services. The king doused one of his hands in Wilfred's blood and ran four fingers over the count's golden shield, forming the four bars. Engraving. ""Glorias Espanolas"" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.
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Legend of the Four Blood Bars. As Wilfred the Hairy (840-897) lay dying, the French King Charles the Bald (823-877) offered him a coat of arms in gratitude for his services. The king doused one of his hands in Wilfred's blood and ran four fingers over the count's golden shield, forming the four bars. Engraving. ""Glorias Espanolas"" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.

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Date

12 juil. 2018

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wounded Wifred the Hairy history Barcelona Catalonia Catalan Middle Ages medieval 9th century death monarchy French France king Frankish shield coat of arms flag Charles II the Bald Franks Carolingian dynasty Royal Sign blood injured wounded

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