Flemish lion

E43514

The Flemish lion is a heraldic symbol featuring a black lion on a yellow field, historically associated with the Flemish people and the region of Flanders in Belgium.

Aliases (1)

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
instanceOf coat of arms
heraldic symbol
national symbol
appearsOn Flemish government buildings
Flemish political banners
official documents of Flanders
associatedWith Flanders
Flemish Movement
Flemish people
country Belgium
hasCulturalRole political symbol
regional emblem
hasDesignElement claws and tongue of a contrasting color
rampant lion
hasFieldColor or
yellow
hasHeraldicCharge lion
hasLanguageVariant Dutch name: Vlaamse leeuw
French name: Lion flamand
hasLionColor sable
hasTincture black lion
historicalRegion County of Flanders
influenced modern Flemish flags
partOf European heraldry
heraldry of Belgium
region Flanders
relatedSymbol Coat of arms of Belgium
Lion of Brabant
symbolizes Flemish identity
Flemish nationalism
courage
strength
usedBy Flemish Community
Flemish cultural associations
Flemish nationalist organizations
Government of Flanders
usedIn Coat of arms of Flanders
Flag of Flanders
usedOn Flemish cultural festivals’ decorations
banners
flags
seals
shields
sports supporters’ flags in Flanders
usedSinceCentury 12th century
13th century

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Belgian lion
relatedTo
Flemish Community ("Flemish Lion")
usesSymbol

Please wait…