Butler coat of arms
I have just written a short article about Anne Boleyn’s Falcon Badge looking at the meaning behind the symbolism.
The Falcon
Anne’s identification as ‘the white falcon’ has its origins in the heraldic crests of the Butlers, earls of Ormonde. In 1529, Thomas Boleyn was recognised as the Butler heir and the falcon appears as a crest on his brass in Hever Church (Ives, pg. 221).
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Anne Boleyn's Falcon Badge
I could see this falcon in the tower of London. It was drew in the wall of the Beauchamp Tower, and it’s believed that it was drew by George Boleyn, Mark Smeaton or any other person in favor of Anne Boleyn
I also visited the Beauchamp Tower and saw her badge carved into the wall. Wouldn’t it be fantastic to know for sure who demonstrated their loyalty to her in this very touching gesture.