Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    Some claim that people of this region wore snakes encased in tiny boxes as a superstitious tendency as the reason of its origin. Others say it's a representation of a fifth century dragon, or as a First Crusade symbol of a duel. What is it, which famous family is it associated with, and which city has the other half of it as its coat of arms?

    Question #66025. Asked by peasypod. (May 21 06 6:07 PM)


    lanfranco

    		Well, let's see. Are we talking about the Alfa logo, one half of which supposedly includes the red cross on white of the Lombards and the other the serpent of the Visconti? Milan used the Visconti arms for a time, though today it just uses the red cross.

    This site offers some useful speculations on the origins of these emblems:


    http://www.homdrum.no/alfa/alfahistory_logo.html

    May 21 06, 7:24 PM
    peasypod

    		Yes, the Alfa logo it is. The origin of the snake devouring the man has always had me intrigued.

    http://www.cartype.com/page.cfm?id=140&alph=ALL&dec=ALL

    May 21 06, 8:29 PM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    It is apparently the only automobile logo/emblem that mentions a certain city and, in fact, incorporates that city's traditional coat-of-arms. What is it, what is the city, and what is the origin of the coat-of-arms?

    Which Scandinavian harbour and "local capital" displays a representation of Thor's hammer Mjölnir in its coat of arms?

    The three golden balls, used as the symbol of pawnbrokers, is taken from what aristocratic family's coat of arms?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 It's Its!
    One of the most common mistakes editors find in quizzes is confusion over when to use 'its' and 'it's'. If you create quizzes, help me out by taking this quiz! If the usage is correct, pick 'yes', otherwise, pick 'no'.
    		Quizmaker Tune-Ups Very Easy
    15 Q
    crisw
    Jun 06 00
    10878 plays
    2 The Claim
    This was actually a really beautiful movie directed by Michael Winterbottom and starring Wes Bentley, Sarah Polley, and Milla Jovovich. Enjoy!
    		Cg - Cl Movies Tough
    10 Q
    rj211
    Sep 17 02
    129 plays
    3 Duel
    I love the movie 'Duel'. I know I've seen it about ten times. This quiz is about that movie. This is my first quiz, hope you enjoy it!
    		Duel Average
    10 Q
    SKYLYNN
    May 16 01
    525 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.