Where did the popular emblem with two lions at the side and a crown on the top center originate from?

Question

Where did the popular emblem with two lions at the side and a crown on the top center originate from?

Answer 1

The are not two lions. Look harder. It is a lion and a unicorn. If you do not know what a unicorn was, look it up.

Answer 2

The house of YORK and the house of Lancaster at the end of the 100 year war.

2 Royal Houses (england)

Answer 3

A lion, the king of beasts, is considered synonymous with royalty.  It's use on heraldic crests and flags dates back to antiquity.  The Egyptians used a stylized lion to create the Spinx.  In Ancient Greece and other ancient cultures, the lion was also used as a symbol of strength.  The Lions rampant, on either side of the British coat of arms, represent guardians.  Note their bared claws and teeth.  (As Obanlass... states, two are used to represent Lancaster and York.)

Answer 4

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