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This Cornish composition stone roundel depicting Constantine The Great (AD 280-337) - the first Christian Emperor of Rome with Minerva - who was the goddess of Wisdom and protector of Rome in Battle - in a whimsical battle scene - thought to be the cleansing of the Barbarians. With the main Fleur de Lys embellishments around the outer rim of the shield - Constantine had chosen this emblem as a symbol of his purification at baptism when he embraced Christianity. (The lily being symbolic of purity itself). The Fleur de Lys was also worn on his tunic believing it would protect him in battle. Composition Available Cornish Stone composition.

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