A historical heraldic symbol depicting a lamb, especially one carrying a banner or cross, used in medieval coats of arms and seals.
From Old French 'agnel' derived from Latin 'agnus' (lamb). The term was formalized in heraldry during the medieval period to describe this specific symbolic representation.
Medieval knights often used the agnel in their coat of arms as a symbol of gentleness and Christianity combined—it was a clever way to appear pious while also looking intimidating in armor!
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