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wrote that during the Battle of Verneuil Bedford
wrote that during the Battle of Verneuil Bedford
wore a blue gown and a surcoat depicting the dual
wore a blue gown and a surcoat depicting the dual
kingdom. The white cross represented France while
kingdom. The white cross represented France while
the red cross symbolised England. Additionally, as a
the red cross symbolised England. Additionally, as a
Knight of Garter Bedford would have worn the Order’s
Knight of Garter Bedford would have worn the Order’s
badge to show his pre-eminence among his troops as
badge to show his pre-eminence among his troops as
well as the Garter itself on his left calf. The duke was
well as the Garter itself on his left calf. The duke was
recorded as using a two-handed axe during the battle
recorded as using a two-handed axe during the battle
and ‘killed many a man’ with it.
and ‘killed many a man’ with it.
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