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JUNE-2014 RESEARCHED & WRITTEN BY GARY C. GIANOTTI PAGE 1 Historians can better understand the true meaning of the “Three Arrows” symbolism introduced in 1778 on the early Continental currency. Specifically the the $50 dollar note, printed by Hall & Sellars of Philadelphia. After 1791, we see the three arrows symbolism coming into use on flags, buttons, engravings and military hat plates and especially on the 1792 George Washington Indian Peace medals, produced by the US Mint with the Philadelphia engravers guild under Robert Scot. Scot was the apprentice of Sir Robert Strange, Strange was the life guard (body guard) & royal engraver of Scottish Prince Charles Edward Stuart who was the exiled Prince of Scotland. Strange was a student of Richard Cooper, who was a well accomplished engraver from Edinburgh, born in London. Cooper was the executor off Robert Scot’s grandfathers estate, George Scot of Pitlochie’s. Cooper was well associated with the Scot family by their Free Masonic ties and through the art of engraving and printing. 1731 was the year he engraved, A New & Exact Map of the River Clyde Dedicated to John, [2nd] Duke of Argyll. Published by Geo Scot. Academics in the University of Glasgow, had no idea the identity of this George, until I provided the evidence. BETTER KNOWN AS THE ROYAL COMPANY OF ARCHERS OF SCOTLAND-THE KINGS GUARD THE THE LEFT RICHARD COOPER THE ENGRAVER & PICTURED ABOVE IS HIS STUDENT, SIR ROBERT STRANGE. GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA FLAG, PAINTED BY ROBERT SCOT ROYAL COMPANY OF ARCHERS STANDARD ROBERT SCOT BUTTON-REBIRTH OF THE HOUSE OF STUART-VICTORIES TO COME AMERICAN EAGLE-THREE ARROWS HISTORY-DIRECTLY INFLUENCED BY SCOTTISH ENGRAVERS-WHO WERE BODY GUARDS TO THE ROYAL SOVEREIGNS

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Page 1: AMERICAN EAGLE-THREE ARROWS HISTORY-DIRECTLY …...with the Philadelphia engravers guild under Robert Scot. Scot was the apprentice of Sir Robert Strange, Strange was the life guard

JUNE-2014 RESEARCHED & WRITTEN BY G A R Y C . G I A N O T T I PAGE 1

Historians can better understand the true meaning of the “Three Arrows” symbolism introduced in 1778 on the

early Continental currency. Specifically the the $50 dollar note, printed by Hall & Sellars of Philadelphia. After 1791, we see the three arrows symbolism coming

into use on flags, buttons, engravings and military hat plates and especially on the 1792 George Washington Indian

Peace medals, produced by the US Mint

with the Philadelphia engravers guild under Robert Scot. Scot was the apprentice of Sir Robert Strange,

Strange was the life guard (body guard) & royal engraver of Scottish Prince Charles Edward Stuart who was the exiled Prince of Scotland. Strange was a

student of Richard Cooper, who was a well accomplished engraver from Edinburgh, born in London. Cooper was

the executor off Robert Scot’s

grandfathers estate, George Scot of Pitlochie’s. Cooper was well associated with the Scot family by their Free

Masonic ties and through the art of engraving and printing. 1731 was the year he engraved, A New & Exact Map of the River Clyde Dedicated to John,

[2nd] Duke of Argyll. Published by Geo Scot. Academics in the University of Glasgow, had no idea the identity of this

George, until I provided the evidence.

BETTER KNOWN AS THE ROYAL COMPANY OF ARCHERS OF SCOTLAND-THE KINGS GUARD

THE THE LEFT RICHARD COOPER THE ENGRAVER & PICTURED ABOVE IS HIS STUDENT, SIR ROBERT STRANGE.

GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA FLAG, PAINTED BY ROBERT SCOT

ROYAL COMPANY OF ARCHERS STANDARD

ROBERT SCOT BUTTON-REBIRTH OF THE HOUSE OF STUART-VICTORIES TO COME

AMERIC AN EAGLE-THREE ARROWS HISTORY-DIRECTLY INFLUENCED BY SCOTTISH ENGRAVERS-WHO WERE

BODY GUARDS TO THE ROYAL SOVEREIGNS

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Just a few months later in 1732, Cooper was admitted a member of the Royal Archers. Today, apart from its

role as the Sovereign's bodyguard, the Royal Company of Archers still functions as an archery club - the purpose for which it was originally

formed in 1676.

In return for being endowed with "perpetual access to all public butts,

plains and pasturages legally allotted for shooting arrows", including the grounds at the Palace at Holyroodhouse, the

Royal Company is required to present to the Sovereign three barbed arrows on request.

What can be said is that the history of

the Royal Archers or the Scottish Sovereigns body guard history does have an important history tie that dates

as far back to 1513 with Scottish Sovereign, King James IV, nearly 100 years before they were given their

constitution. During the Battle of Flodden, the bodies of the guard were found scattered around and on top of their King. Each guard gave up their

lives to protect their Sovereign and act of heroism an loyalty.

In 1703, through the efforts of Sir

George Mackenzie, Captain-General of the Company and principal Secretary of State for Scotland, a new charter was

obtained from Queen Anne renewing the then existing rights of the company, and conferring further privileges upon it. The reddendo clause in this charter,

translated into English, runs as follows: "Rendering therefor yearly the said Royal Company, to us and our

successors, one pair of barbed arrows at the term of Whitsunday if asked only. The important connection with

Scot adopting the Arrow symbolism and introducing it on American symbolism would originate from this

presentation of the arrows to Queen Anne. The many members of the Guard were some of the highest ranking families in Scotland, most all

were true Jacobite to the exiled House of Stuart. In my opinion, Scot used this symbolism in America to represent this

loyalty during and after the American Revolution. Definition: Pair of Arrows, In archery three arrows are termed a

pair, on account of the liability of one to break.

In 1822, and to Her Majesty Queen Victoria on several occasions. The

ceremony was not omitted at this time, the Captain General, the Duke of Buccleuch, duly presenting to His

Majesty the three silver barbed arrows which again, constitute a pair in archery. Robert Scot the engravers family

originates from the House of Buccleuch, descended from the Scotstarvet line, taking the title name Pitlochie. The House of Buccleuch was

one of the most powerful border families of Scotland.

The Buccleuch were directly married to

the 2nd High Steward’s, half sister that dates back to Molle or Battlemore in the early 12th century, with the family

originating from Anselm Le Fleming and Agnes of Dunbar. Their son Richard Le Fleming was the first person in Scotland to adopt the surname Scott (Scoti),

from which the name of the country originates. When the Buccleuch, male line with the title died out in the 17th

century. Robert Scot’s great grandfather was on of the guardians to the heiress to the House. Their vast fortunes were

at stake if she was married off to an

opposing family. The heiress was then married to the Duke of Monmouth, who was the eldest illegitimate son of

Charles II of Scotland, England, and Ireland, the heiress was Anne Scott, 4th Countess of Buccleuch. The two families have have very close relations

for 600 years.

The later line had very close marital ties with the House of Douglas.

Another interesting ancient story, associates the Douglas line in a story called the “The Weird of The Tree

Arrow’s” a magical legend of revenge.

The years invested in the research of the origins of the United States great seal had been a great mystery to the

entire people of the United States. The dedicated work, knowing that one day the labor of the research would come

to fruition in being able to restore the true meaning of the people of the United States, national coat of arms

history. The true symbolism meaning of what it represents and the fruition has arrived.

My research on the Webb Horn flag

document, proved that the symbolism of US Stars & Stripes originated from the symbolism of the Royal House of

Stuart. My added historical research had given indisputable proof that the Great Seal Eagle is a Phoenix that represents

the rebirth of the House of Stuart in the United States.“Three Arrow’s” on the many different 18th and early 19th century relics of the United States,

including the great seal bird clutching these three barbed arrows.The symbolism represents the Scottish

artist, Robert Scot giving tribute that the Royal Company of Archers were still loyal to the House of Stuart.

Royal Company of Archers History Influences US Symbolism Page 2.

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The guards did not have much choice in the matter with the Hanoverians. Still I am sure there is a great deal more that

I have not learned on their traditions, where in time I will.First I want to cover a little more on Cooper, that leads us to this added history treat!

The 6th of March 1735. Cooper “Master Mason” appears in list of members, Lodge Canongate Kilwinning

No. 2.

Now American’s can better understand the truth to where the United States

sovereignty originates, the Scottish in their own right, America was alway’s their New Salem or New Jerusalem as far back in theory, that Good Sir James

Douglas and Lord William Sinclair never died on the Battlefield of Teba in August of 1330. They secretly with families of

Spain, linked to the Cathedral of St. James did come to America that far back. There is an added bonus for

reader to see, in association to the “Three Arrows” history in America.

The 20 March 1735 . Appointed to act as Junior Warden of the Lodge, until

June and the election of new office-bearers. Cooper not elected but regularly acted as Senior Warden in the

absence of that office holder. He was also a member of the Committee appointed in this year to frame

proposals for the appointment of a Grand Master for Scotland. This was at the time of when Lord William Sinclair, gave up his hereditary title ad

Grandmaster. If you the reader have read my paper on General Arthur St. Clair. Robert Scot, designed his flag with

the Grandmaster trident fork and the flag bears the only ever seen fleur-de-lis symbolism on an American flag. Sitting

on the shield that shows the three

pronged Lilly Merovingian crown with the little swords behind it.

Here I presented some basic Masonic

history of Cooper and his association with the Scot family. Son of George Scot out of wedlock, George Scot of Cannongate the Clock maker. George

established and was the founding Master of the Scot’s Lodge of Cannongate. Known as the Artists

Lodge, that had many engravers, painters and even Sir Walter Scott a famous novelist, poet and historian.

These very large Scottish families were well connected and I want to show one important connection linking these people of the arts, or art guild.

Robert Scot, in no question designed and introduced the Nubian small stepped pyramid into the origin designs

of the great seal. Scot even made the Hall & Sellers Continental Currency you see to the right. The $50 dollar

note that was falsely given credit to Francis Hopkinson for designing the note.

The pyramid has nothing to do with the

history of the pyramids of Giza, but associated the history of the Kirkwall Scroll and seeking out the origins of the

lost tribes by the traveling magi, James Bruce. Later in the late 19th century we have Drummond building the “Star

Pyramid” at Sterling, below the Castle. The symbol was adopted by the Jacobites and chosen as the back side of the US great seal, this absolutely

associates the history of the Scottish ancient nobility origins and the Stuart’s. The bank note was printed in 1778,

showing the unfinished, uncapped pyramid. Meaning that the Jacobite objective was not complete.

The scattered arrows may also represent the same meaning, yet this is the earliest we see the “Three Arrows’

being used in American history, as far as I found. We see the barbed arrows, identical to Scots bird clutching the arrows on page 1.

Hall was a printer from Edinburgh and associated to Benjamin Franklin, as is Franklin to Lord Hume and all the

Jacobite. Franklins grandmother was sold into servitude and he master was the Rev. Hugh Peter is believed to be

the person who severed the head of Charles I. Where in past writings, I proved that Franklin was loyal to the Jacobite cause. Where did he draw the

line with his loyalty to the people is not clear. This early design of the arrows, is still part of the Royal Company of

Archers history to Scotland and printing from there. Still its not clear to who William Sellers line originates,

where historians have not figured out his family line. Richard Coopers uncle was Henry Sell of London, where William Sellers was originally printing

and Cooper, started his career there. Both, Sellers and Coopers families are married to Smith’s. So it is possible that

William is direct family member to Sell family and adding an “er” in America.

What are the odds of them not being

related or connected to Coopers printing days in London? Interesting that the Sellers of London bear the Chevron and I read that the line is

origin to Scotland, said to be from the Pictish bloodlines? One thing I do find very interesting is that besides the

Chevron, which is true to the design of origins of the Scotts of Buccleuch, from their ancient true male line of Anselm

Le Fleming.

The “Three Arrows” Symbolism Associates US Seal Deigns Page 3.

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One thing I do find very interesting is that besides the Chevron, which is a true to the design of origins of the

Scotts of Buccleuch, from their ancient male line of Anselm Le Fleming. The red shield and Chevron with out the cups. Note the three cups, history I am

very familiar with. The symbolism of high ranking families of the Royal Court or Household called the Cup-bearers.

Further research will shed light on this history. There is no question that it is true, that there is a direct connection

to the symbolism and the history of the Royal Company of Archers through the artists and these families for why this symbolism exists and was introduced as

part of early American symbolism.

The symbolism from a basic understanding represents the many

years of these families feuding for control of the Crown. The symbolism represented Loyalty of the Jacobite

history to the House of Stuart. All this time, up until today American’s are nothing but ignorant to where their Sovereignty originates and their

national identity. For most part it was alway’s meant to be seen, not hidden! The American government today, from

my direct personal experience, wants this history lost. The only good thing that will ever come out of the research

the great seal history. Would be if American’s learn from these sovereign families mistakes and apply the good learned to better society, around them.

Thousands of Scottish and American relics associated to the artist of these ancient families are greatly devalued

historically and monetarily. The downward slope of this history is still on the decline.

The “Three Arrows” Symbolism Page 4.