Purple Pop Metal Print

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In truth, no one knows for certain how the purple-flowered thistle rose to such lofty significance. But one legend has it a sleeping party of Scots warriors were saved from ambush by an invading Norse army when one of the enemies trod on the spiky plant.
His anguished cry roused the slumbering warriors who duly vanquished the invader and adopted the thistle as their national symbol.

Of course, there is not a shred of evidence to support this account, but it certainly makes a good story.Scotland is home to not just one, but several varieties of thistle, some native and others exotic, and no one is quite sure which is the true symbol of Scotland. Is it the Spear or Musk Thistle? Or maybe it's the poetic-sounding Melancholy Thistle or Our Lady's Thistle? And what about the Cotton Thistle?The thistle has been an important symbol of Scottish heraldry for over 500 years. It also represents one of the highest honours the country can give an individual. Founded by James III in 16...

This is a link to my Fine Art America page specifically setup for my U.S. clients. Some items on FAA (basic prints and canvases) are also fulfilled by Canadian printers without additional cross-border shipping charges so if you are in Canada and want the convenience of this service, give FAA a try. 30 day money back guarantee.My intention for the viewer and potential buyer: enjoy looking! **NEW NOTICE FAA enlarger square will pixelate some of my images (taken from an older camera with film), because FAA sets the enlarger at 200% magnification. If this occurs, the image will not be printed at the enlargement size that may show pixels. .... and perhaps one of my images will catch your heart or make a connection to something vital in your...