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Plants and animals. The leek is the national emblem of Wales. [ 17] According to legend, King Cadwaldr of Gwynedd ordered Welsh soldiers to identify themselves by wearing the leek on their armour in an ancient battle. [ 18] The daffodil is the national flower of Wales, worn on St David's Day (1 March) in Wales.
The Welsh Dragon ( Welsh: y Ddraig Goch, meaning 'the red dragon'; pronounced [ə ˈðraiɡ ˈɡoːχ]) is a heraldic symbol that represents Wales and appears on the national flag of Wales. Ancient leaders of the Celtic Britons that are personified as dragons include Maelgwn Gwynedd, Mynyddog Mwynfawr and Urien Rheged.
The flag of Wales ( Welsh: Baner Cymru or Y Ddraig Goch, meaning ' the red dragon ') consists of a red dragon passant on a green and white field. As with many heraldic charges, the exact representation of the dragon is not standardised in law. The colours of green and white are the colours of the Tudor family; a standard featuring the red ...
The Prince of Wales's feathers badge, first used by Edward the Black Prince the heir of King Edward III of England . The leek is a traditional symbol of Wales and is used by the Welsh Guards regiment of the British Army as its cap badge . The daffodil is the national flower of Wales and is sometimes used in heraldry, such as this coat of arms ...
Welsh heraldry. Heraldry in Wales has a tradition distinct from that of English and Scottish heraldry. There is evidence that heraldry was already being used in Wales by the middle of the thirteenth century; for instance, in Gwynedd, two sons of Llywelyn the Great are recorded as having borne coats of arms in this period. [1]
Culture of Wales. The culture of Wales is distinct, with its own language, customs, festivals, music, art, mythology, history, and politics. Wales is primarily represented by the symbol of the red Welsh Dragon, but other national emblems include the leek and the daffodil .
The Welsh (Welsh: Cymry) ... who was the first Prince of Wales to bear the emblem. The Welsh Rugby Union uses such a design for its own badge. ...
Description. Since 1959 (official) (variants first appeared c.1485) Flag of Wales, also known as Y Ddraig Goch (The Red Dragon) Per fess Argent and Vert, a dragon passant Gules. A vertical per fess Argent and Vert, a dragon passant Gules. Since 1921. Flag of Saint David.