The Harp
How this Irish symbol is used in tattoos
The harp has been used as a political symbol of Ireland for centuries. It was used to symbolise Ireland in the Royal Standard of King James VI/I of Scotland, England and Ireland in 1603 and had continued to feature on all English, British and UK Royal Standards ever since, though the style of harp used differes on some Royal Standards.
The republic of Ireland continues to use the harp as its state symbol on the Great Seal of the Irish Free State, featuring it both on the coat of arms and on the Presidential Standard and Presidential Seal - as well as on various other official seals and documents. The harp has also appeared on Irish coins from the Middle Ages to the current euros from Ireland.
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