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Thanks for posting this again, Cats PJs!

And there’s the keystone - “DEATH” - with the little children, owl, and demon stones.

Unicorn and Lion enfolding the shield and crown.

UNICORN SYMBOL:
http://www.livingartsoriginals.com/meaning-unicorn.html

“...Although modern unicorns are depicted simply as horses with a single horn, traditional unicorns also possessed a billy goat’s beard, a lion’s tail and cloven hooves...”

“Unicorn Symbolism in the Bible

Translators of the Hebrew Bible used “unicorn” for the word “re’em” and give at least eight mentions of the unicorn in the Old Testament, including “And the unicorns shall come down with them, and the bullocks with their bulls; and their land shall be soaked with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness” (Isaiah 34:7) and “God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of the unicorn” (Numbers 23:22)....”

“As the legend grew through reinterpretation, the unicorn was viewed as the Christ or Incarnation and the death of a unicorn as the Passion of Christ. This allowed a pagan symbol to become highly esteemed within the church. In fact, a grouping or herd of unicorns is called a “blessing” of unicorns.

Unicorns are also prominent in heraldic symbolism, usually with a spiral horn, sometimes of red and black. In heraldry, unicorns are often shown with a collar and a broken chain, indicating that they have freed themselves from bondage and cannot be taken again”

“...The magical powers of unicorns are also legendary. Unicorn horns are said to be harder than diamonds and to be able to neutralize poisons. Unicorn tears can heal both physical wounds and sorrows of the heart...”

“... In the recent Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowlings, powerful wands are made with a core of unicorn hair. The BLOOD OF A UNICORN IS ALSO REPUTED TO KEEP A PERSON ALIVE EVEN IF HE IS VERY CLOSE TO DEATH...” [caps texokie]

SO intake of the purest blood (unicorn - children?) would be a means to ward off death.

LION SYMBOL:

http://www.livingartsoriginals.com/animal-symbols.html#lion

“The lion is a symbol meaning deathless courage and fearlessness.

In heraldry, the lion symbolizes, bravery, strength and royalty. The body of the lion has been used in mythological creatures, most notably composing the the body of the sphinx in ancient Egypt.

In China, lion statues are common guardians of temples, villages and even private homes.

Lion images symbolize protection of the fame and reputation of an individual or family. Until approximately 10,000 years ago, the lion was the most widespread land mammal after humans. The male lion is easily recognizable by his mane, which makes the lion appear larger and is used for intimidation.

Images of lions have been found in the oldest cave dwellings on earth. The lion’s main competitor in Africa is the spotted hyena.

LIONS AND UNICORNS TOGETHER:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion_and_the_Unicorn

“The Lion and the Unicorn are symbols of the United Kingdom. They are, properly speaking, heraldic supporters appearing in the full royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom. The lion stands for England and the unicorn for Scotland. The combination therefore dates back to the 1603 accession of James I of England who was already James VI of Scotland. By extension, they have also been used in the arms of Canada since 1921.More at Wikipedia”
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There are 8 lesser stones in the arch on each side of the keystone, adding up to 17 stones in all including the keystone.

BIBLICAL MEANING OF 17:
http://www.biblestudy.org/bibleref/meaning-of-numbers-in-bible/17.html

” The Meaning of Numbers: The Number 17
In the Bible the number 17 symbolizes “overcoming the enemy” and “complete victory.” God overcame the sins of rebellious humans when he began to flood the earth through rain on the 17th of the second Hebrew month. Noah’s ark and its eight passengers rested on the mountains of Ararat on the 17th of the seventh month (right in the middle of God’s annual Holy period known as the Feast of Tabernacles).

Jesus Christ gained a complete victory over death and the grave when God resurrected him near sunset on Nisan 17 (Saturday, April 8, 30 A.D.).

In the book of 1Corinthians the thirteenth chapter, the seventeenth mention of the word ‘love’ comes when the apostle Paul states that it is the GREATEST gift of all (1Corinthians 13:13). God’s unending love (John 3:16) is truly victorious over all things. Those who stay faithful to God to the end of their lives will gain the victory over the grave when they are miraculously brought back to life (see 1Corinthians 15).

Daniel 7’s beasts have seven heads and ten horns, for a total number of 17. They represent world-ruling powers from Daniel’s time to the Second Coming of Jesus. The devil’s end-time system (Revelation 13) will have seven heads and ten horns, which totals 17. All mankind will very soon obey and worship the devil and the Beast power. They will war against those who have faith in Jesus and keep the commandments, thus achieving a victory (though short-lived) against God’s people (Revelation 13:1 - 8).”

OTHER MEANINGS OF 17:

http://www.ridingthebeast.com/numbers/nu17.php

http://numerologystars.com/numerology-number-17-seventeen/

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I am unable to make out the symbols below the crown on the shield.