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[rob9872]

Probably been asked before, if so apologies in advance but I've not seen it ...

Why do we have an elephant as part of our badge?

I understand the three spires, the ball and the phoenixes, all make perfect sense, but no reasoning for the elephant.

Was it originally a horse for Lady Godiva that somehow evolved or was misinterpreted? Is it supposed be the Elephant and castle (as the three spires are often referred or drawn as a castle), I have no idea. The swimming baths also referred to as the elephant but presumably our emblem pre-dated that construction.

Thanks!

 

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[ajsccfc]

The Telegraph ran an article about the elephant's meaning to Cov as a whole, although it reads more like guesswork than anything authorative:

What do elephants have to do with Coventry?

 

[smouch1975]

Coventry - Coat of arms (crest) of Coventry

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[rob9872]

Thx

 

[torchomatic]

I always presumed it represented strength.

 

[covcity4life]

now you must NEVER FORGET what the elephant represents

 

[Speedies_Chips]

I thought it was down to the simiiarity between the way the club is run and Billy Smarts Circus.

 

[rob9872]

now you must NEVER FORGET what the elephant represents

Oh you and your Take That references

 

[covcity4life]

Oh you and your Take That references

eh?

whatever i said, whatever i did, i didnt mean it.

 

[ccfc92]

I think our badge is the best out of all the clubs.

Not just because I'm a Cov fan, but the detail and variety in it makes it stand out from the rest IMO.

 

[WiganSkyBlue]

Coventry - Coat of arms (crest) of Coventry

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Here's another
History of the Coat of Arms | The history of civic life | Coventry City Council

 

[ajsccfc]

I like how Kilmarnock took our badge and replaced the elephant, griffin and phoenix with some squirrels and a good fingering

 

[letsallsingtogether]

I thought it was down to the simiiarity between the way the club is run and Billy Smarts Circus.

Maybe now is the time to replace it with a clown.

 

[shmmeee]

It's 'cos we're a walled city isn't it?

(I'll now go click on those links to answer my own questions.)
Edit: no, no it is not.

 

[pastythegreat]

I think our badge is the best out of all the clubs.

Not just because I'm a Cov fan, but the detail and variety in it makes it stand out from the rest IMO.

The 20 best badges in world football

The daily mail would (almost) agree with you!
With the exception of Newcastle in the UK!

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[Liquid Gold]

I like how Kilmarnock took our badge and replaced the elephant, griffin and phoenix with some squirrels and a good fingering

That's fucking nuts.

Pardon the squirrel pun.