Imperial eagle, the arms of emperor Charles V. Behind his arms is Burgundian Cross. Above his crown is his motto: 'Donne moi vertu contre tes annemis' (Give me power against your enemies). Below is another motto of Charles V: 'Plus Oultre' ('Go beyond', i.e. go beyond the Street of Gibralar, into the unknown). A griffin with the shutter of the Golden Fleece on its wing.
Age: 16th century
Origin: France
Width: 93.0 cm
Height: 86.0 cm
Depth: 3.0 cm
Weight: 130.0 kg
Ref: E.260
Condition: old crack of 35 cm
€3,750.00