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At the end of the last century the independence movement was searching for a new symbol. It was finally decided that the falcon would be the new national symbol and sbsequently new arms showing the falcon were | At the end of the last century the independence movement was searching for a new symbol. It was finally decided that the falcon would be the new national symbol and sbsequently new arms showing the falcon were used from 1903-1918. The Icelandic gyrfalcon has through the years been a very popular bird of prey. It is also a typical Icelandic bird. The falcon has also been used by old Icelandic chieftains on their seals in the 15<sup>th</sup> century. The arms were replaced by the official arms in 1919. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:island3.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms from 1903-1918 | |align="center"|[[File:island3.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms from 1903-1918 |
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