Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Noms, armes et blasons des chevaliers de la Table Ronde
France, ca. 1500
MS M. 16 fol. 39r

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Escutcheon decorated with heraldry of Mordred (purpure, a double-headed eagle displayed or, beaked and membered of the same, a chief argent). Text relating to Mordred precedes heraldic escutcheon, beginning on fol. 38v. Below, escutcheon decorated with heraldry of Girflet (or, a semy of thistles sable). Text relating to Girflet precedes heraldic escutcheon on same folio.