THE NATIONAL EMBLEM OF WALES.
The usually accepted explanation of the choice of the leek as the national emblem of Wales dates back to the sixth century when, with the coming of the Saxons, the Britons were being driven back to what we now call Wales In those days when uniforms were unheard of, it was easy to make a mistake between friend and tfoe. So the Welsh forces introduced the first badge when before a certain battle they stuck into their caps or helmets as a sign of identity the first thing they saw. This happened to be the leeks growing in the field through which they were passing. The battle was a victory for the Welsh and tile legend runs that the leek, was ever worn on the Feast of fee. David their patron saint.
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Hokitika Guardian, 30 August 1929, Page 2
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137THE NATIONAL EMBLEM OF WALES. Hokitika Guardian, 30 August 1929, Page 2
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