The Dutch Republic Lion (also known as States Lion) was the badge of the Union of Utrecht, the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, and a precursor of the current coat of arms of the Kingdom the Netherlands. == Origin == The Dutch Republic Lion was subsequently adopted in 1584, in gold on a red shield, as the coat of arms of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (Dutch Republic).
The Dutch Republic Lion (also known as States Lion) was the badge of the Union of Utrecht, the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, and a precursor of the current coat of arms of the Kingdom the Netherlands. == Origin == The Dutch Republic Lion was subsequently adopted in 1584, in gold on a red shield, as the coat of arms of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (Dutch Republic).
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