Large Carved Wood Crest Wheat Knight Cross Falcon Coat of Arms. Carved wood relief features herald of saltire or St. Andrews cross between four garbs and crest with falcon rising from a tree stump. Identified as the family crest of the Reade Baronetcy of Barton in the County of Berkshire. Bottom includes the famous Cicero motto "concedat laurea linguae," which translates roughly as "let arms yield to the toga," which was once the motto of the territory of Wyoming.

Dimensions are 56.5 in h x 34 in w x 5 in d. Condition is good, with some paint faded, minor surface wear, and scattered cracks. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

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See description and photos for condition. Please email or call for a more detailed condition report. We grade on a scale from excellent, very good, good, fair, to poor; that said, all lots are sold in as is condition at time of sale, and condition listings are given as a courtesy for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder.

56.5 x 34 x 5 in