The Saxon Steed (German: Sachsenross, Niedersachsenross, Welfenross, Westfalenpferd; Dutch: Twentse Ros, Saksische ros, Saksische paard; Low German: Witte Peerd) is a heraldic motif associated with the German provinces of Lower Saxony and Westphalia, and the Dutch region of Twente.

During its lifetime the Brigade was stationed between the Lüneburg Heath, Harz Mountains, the Solling hills and the River Weser. The formation sign displays the white Sachsenross or Saxon steed on a red background within a yellow and white shield. The steed recalls the Welf dukes and the Kingdom of Hanover.

Aug 27, 2024 · The heraldic widespread Saxon Steed (Sachsenross) stands as a sculpture in front of the former Welfs Castle in Hanover.

The Saxon stem duchy covered the greater part of present-day Northern Germany, including the modern German states (Länder) of Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt up to the Elbe and Saale rivers in the east, the city-states of Bremen and Hamburg, the Westphalian part of North Rhine-Westphalia, and the Holstein region (Nordalbingia) of Schleswig ...

Nov 26, 2024 · The Saxon Steed (German: Sachsenross, Niedersachsenross, Welfenross, Westfalenpferd; Dutch: Twentse Ros / Saksische ros/paard; English: White Horse of Kent: Low Saxon: Witte Peerd) is a favorite heraldic motif of the Saxons. The Saxon Steed originated in the tribal Duchy of Saxony.

Jun 25, 2024 · The Saxon Steed motif was invented in 1361 as a faux ancient symbol for the Saxons, inspired by the myth of Hengest and Horsa and all of the historians, ancient and modern, who have taken its connection with the legendary brothers seriously have made exactly the mistake that Duke Albert intended. This is the final proof that the kings of Kent ...

The striking figure of a rising horse in front of the Welfenschloss is called the Saxon Steed. That said, the sculpture is considered to embody the coat of arms motif of the German state of Lower Saxony.

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May 9, 2014 · The Saxon Steed (German: Sachsenross; Dutch: Twentse Ros; English: White Horse of Kent: Low Saxon: Saksenros) is a favorite heraldic motif of the Saxons.

Aug 14, 2020 · The white horse, also known as the Saxon Steed, is said to have appeared on Hengist's battle flag and this is one of the reasons why it has remained the emblem of Kent ever since.