Via BibliOdyssey
Who tells us:Wapen. Des Heyligen Römischen Reichs Teutscher Nation' or Koebel's Wappenbuch (Coat of Arms book) is interesting because the heraldic symbols are all featured on flags held aloft by the mercenaries known as Landsknechts (seen recently). Published in 1545 by Jacob Koebel, this rare wappenbuch features around one hundred and fifty full page illustrations (by Jacob Kallenberg - monogramme: 'IK') of the puffy shirt-wearing, armour-clad flag bearers; and in passing, I noted a subsequent edition from the late 16th century selling for ~€4000. The complete book is available online at the Bavarian State Library. [via Archivalia]Click through to see many more of these gorgeous figures and also read more about it.
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Great link, thanks! I've got what is probably an unhealthy affinity for heraldry and these images are a nice departure from the usual displays. Also, I'm ODing on April Fool's Day posts so it is nice to click on a link that doesn't try to convince me of something silly. :]
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