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Published March 2025. The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Heraldry, Terms, Differences, Baton Sinister
Baton Sinister. A baton that is from left to right. Usually denotes illegitimacy.
James Scott 1st Duke Monmouth 1st Duke Buccleuch 1649 1685 Arms. 
King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland 1566 1625 Arms differenced with a baton sinister argent overall an inescutcheon of pretence of 
Scott Arms.
Charles Don Carlo Fitzcharles 1st Earl Plymouth 1657 1680 Arms. King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland 1566 1625 Arms overall a baton sinister vair.
Henry Fitzroy 1st Duke Grafton 1663 1690 Arms. King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland 1566 1625 Arms the whole debruised by a baton sinister compony of six pieces argent and azure.
Heraldry, Terms, Differences, Label
Heraldry, Terms, Differences, Label Five Points
After 1262. St Mary's Church, Boyton [Map]. Monument to Alexander Giffard. Believed to represent Alexander Giffard; possibly his father Hugh Giffard. Early Medieval Period effigy. Alexander fought on the Seventh Crusade and may possibly have died at the Battle of Mansoura in 1250. The effigy notable for the Otter at his feet, biting his sword, and for the 
Giffard Arms on the shield with a label five points indicating the son, possibly grandson, of the current owner of the arms. The Otter may actually be a badly carved lion! Right Leg over Left.
Hugh Giffard: Around 1195 he was born to Walter Giffard at Warminster, Wiltshire [Map]. Before 18 Mar 1217 Hugh Giffard and Sibyl Cormeilles were married. Around 1246 Hugh Giffard died at Warminster, Wiltshire [Map].
