There is a crowned lion and a unicorn on the front page of the Treatybof Versailles. Lettering saying, “Diet art Mon Droit” and also “Honi Soit Oui Mal Y Pense.” Just curious as to what and where this logo comes from and why it is on the document. Thank you
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That’s the coat of arms of the United Kingdom. “Dieu et mon Droit” is the motto of the King, and “honi soit qui mal y pense” is the motto of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the most senior order in the United Kingdom, the circlet of which is displayed on the arms. The lion represents England and the unicorn Scotland, and the quarters of the arms are England, Scotland, Ireland, England. They’re still in use today and can commonly be seen on anything related to the British government or the royal family.
They appear on the treaty because it was printed in London by His Majesty’s Stationary Office.