Petit Lys Rouge French Couch Pillow Cushion

Petit Lys Rouge a French woven jacquard tapestry cushion cover. The Fleur de Lys, also known as fleur de lis, is particularly associated with the French monarchy. It remains an enduring symbol of France, and is still found on the Coat of Arms of many nations. This piece is a companion to #5497 Petit Lys Bleu. In France the Lys is widely used in city emblems Historically, some cities that had been particularly faithful to the Crown were awarded a heraldic augmentation of two or three fleurs-de-lys on the chief of their coat of arms.