| 4.2 Arms record history
The event commemorated in the arms does not have to be
historically accurate: it can derive from legend or tradition.
The two monks with swords supporting the arms of Monaco
refer to a tradition that the Grimaldis, the ruling family, once dressed
as monks to capture a castle.
Legend attributed the three alerions (small eagles) on the
arms of Lorraine to a miraculous bow-shot by Godfrey of Bouillon who pierced
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THE HONOURABLE AUGMENTATION
This is an addition to existing arms bestowed by the Sovereign
in recognition of an outstanding achievement or service.
General Doyle was awarded a canton with "Egypt"
and a feather for serving there.
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Malta as a nation
was awarded the George Cross in 1943
which was added to its arms.
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Admiral Brisbane was
awarded a chief and a
second crest for the capture of Curacoa.
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